tower over (someone or something)

tower over (someone or something)

To be much taller than someone or something else. They're almost comical together because he towers over her so much. The mighty new skyscraper towers over the city.
See also: over, tower
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

tower over someone or something

to stand much taller than someone or something. Tom towers over his older brother, Stan. Tom towered over the little desk he had been assigned to.
See also: over, tower
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • tower over
  • towering
  • tower above
  • tower above (someone or something)
  • tower head and shoulders over (someone or something)
  • tower head and shoulders above
  • tower head and shoulders above (someone or something)
  • be in line with (someone or something)
  • (someone or something) promises well
  • be rough on (someone or something)