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ride down

idiom
Meaning

To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.


Examples
SIMPLE

The reckless rider did not mean to ride down his horse.

CONTEXTUAL

During the intense cavalry training, the soldier accidentally rode down his horse on the muddy field.

COMPLEX

The exhausted animal collapsed after the soldier, in his desperate haste to reach the front lines, rode down his horse on the rocky mountain path.

Anchors to
Related idioms8entries
  1. 01

    free ride

    An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.

  2. 02

    full ride

    A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.

  3. 03

    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.

  4. 04

    Nantucket sleigh ride

    An instance of the dragging of a whaleboat across the surface of a body of water by a harpooned whale.

  5. 05

    ride hard and put away wet

    To mistreat (someone or something); to not properly care for.

  6. 06

    ride herd on

    To supervise.

  7. 07

    ride high

    To enjoy good fortune; to be in a privileged situation; to be particularly happy or proud.

  8. 08

    ride off into the sunset

    To depart and fade into obscurity.

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