idioms using “ride”

Taken for a ride

Tricked, conned

“The investors were taken for a ride; all of their money disappeared in less than a month.”

Ride into the sunset

Have a happy ending

“She just wants to end her career now and ride into the sunset.”

Ride out the storm

Wait until the situation stabilizes

“There is no need to sell our shares in a panic; let’s just ride out the storm and see what happens in the market.”

A free ride

To get something without paying for it

“Miyuki-san’s high school marks won her a free ride; she got a full scholarship to university.”

Along for the ride

To just be an observer, not a decision maker

“All of you can decide which hotel to stay at; I’m just along for the ride.”