ride the pine

free ride

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

full ride

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

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.

Nantucket sleigh ride

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

pine away

To mourn or grieve so intensely as to slowly decline in health, vitality or energy.

ride down

To cause (a horse) to fall when riding.

ride hard and put away wet

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

ride herd on

To supervise.