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Synonyms

along for the ride

Idioms  

  1. Participating but not actively, as in Don't ask me how long this job will take; I'm just along for the ride. This metaphoric term often is preceded by just to emphasize the passive role of the “passenger.” [Mid-1900s]

Example Sentences

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Director Yorgos Lanthimos skillfully brings viewers along for the ride, stretching and then rewarding their sympathy with Teddy, even as his behavior becomes ever more outlandish.

From Barron's

The bond market, however, doesn’t look like it wants to go along for the ride.

From Barron's

"When it starts to move, you're going to want to come along for the ride, but we just need to start moving."

From The Wall Street Journal

"When it starts to move, you're going to want to come along for the ride, but we just need to start moving."

From The Wall Street Journal

"When it starts to move, you're going to want to come along for the ride, but we just need to start moving."

From The Wall Street Journal

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