talk down to someone

He always **talks down to** his coworkers, which is rude.

Idiom Communication

Meaning

to speak to someone as if they are less intelligent

He always talks down to his coworkers, which is rude.

to speak; to communicate by speaking; to discuss

from a higher to a lower position

a person, but not specifically known or named

to campaign for a political position

to find a way to outsmart or bypass a system's logic

unable to speak because of surprise or shock

work done by a group of people to achieve a common goal

to refuse to give up or change your position

to stay focused on achieving your goal