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ride out

idiom

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


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  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 down

    To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.

  6. 06

    ride hard and put away wet

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

  7. 07

    ride herd on

    To supervise.

  8. 08

    ride high

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

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