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ride out

idiom
Meaning

To tackle a difficult situation and survive; to survive through; to weather.


Examples
SIMPLE

We must ride out this storm together.

CONTEXTUAL

The company had enough savings to ride out the economic crisis until business improved.

COMPLEX

Despite the mounting pressure from his critics, the politician remained determined to ride out the scandal until the public interest eventually faded.

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

    ridden hard and put away wet

    Mistreated; not properly cared for.

  6. 06

    ride down

    To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.

  7. 07

    ride hard and put away wet

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

  8. 08

    ride herd on

    To supervise.

Last updated April 17, 2026