Nantucket sleigh ride
An instance of the dragging of a whaleboat across the surface of a body of water by a harpooned whale.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“The harpooned whale pulled the boat into a wild Nantucket sleigh ride.”
“The crew held on tightly as the whale accelerated, turning their small boat into a dangerous Nantucket sleigh ride across the bay.”
“As the line pulled taut and the boat surged forward, the harpooner braced himself for the exhilarating yet perilous Nantucket sleigh ride that would define their hunt.”
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free ride
An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
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full ride
A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.
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go along for the ride
To accompany someone in a passive manner, or to take a relatively passive or detached role in a project or group activity.
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ridden hard and put away wet
Mistreated; not properly cared for.
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ride down
To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.
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ride hard and put away wet
To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.
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ride herd on
To supervise.
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ride high
To enjoy good fortune; to be in a privileged situation; to be particularly happy or proud.
Last updated August 10, 2026