go along for the ride
Meaning: To accompany someone passively, without taking an active role or responsibility.
Language: English
Literally: (Already vivid in English)
Category: Daily Life
Origin: From the literal image of riding in a vehicle or on a journey as a passenger, simply being carried along without steering.
More idioms — Daily Life
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More English idioms
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