Cornelia Parker

Driving a steamroller over an old trumpet or a teaspoon is no more destructive than taking a chisel to a lump of marble already torn from the landscape. But people don't see it that way because marble is considered noble.

English Artist

Timothy Morton

Nature was developed to resist the onslaughts of capitalism, but it's really not a very good defense - rather like resisting a steamroller with a Christmas tree ornament.

English Philosopher

Simon Travaglia

It's good to follow the path of personal happiness to some extent. People tend to get upset however when you drive a steamroller down it.

Author

Wilfred Burchett

Hiroshima does not look like a bombed city. It looks as if a monster steamroller had passed over it and squashed it out of existence.

Australian Journalist

Stewart Brand

Once a new technology rolls over you, if you're not part of the steamroller, you're part of the road.

American Author

Remember, 'steamroller' refers to very heavy machinery in construction, not just any machine.

Heavy Construction

'Steamroller' is specifically for road-making or flattening surfaces, not general driving or transport.

Specific Use

Historically, 'steamrollers' were powered by steam, but nowadays, they're mostly engine-powered.

Past Name

When used as a verb, 'steamroller' means to win with overwhelming power or force.

Complete Dominance

The verb conveys a sense of irresistibility, like a heavy roller that can't be stopped.

Intensity

Using 'steamroller' as a verb is informal, best suited for casual conversation or sports commentary.

Colloquial Usage

'Steamroller' implies forcefully doing something without considering others' opinions.

Forceful Action

Used metaphorically, 'steamroller' suggests pushing through despite resistance or objections.

Ignoring Opposition

 scientific tests to explore the strengths and weaknesses of our competitors but today let's just crush a bunch of stuff with a steamroller don't you just hate it when your soda is a little flat we're not sure what the rollers gonna do to a memory foam