along for the ride
idiom
informal
: doing something with other people without being seriously involved in it or having a serious interest in it
He wasn't interested in buying anything; he was just along for the ride.
He just came/went along for the ride.
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Here, Davis-Patton again reprises her role as Aunt Bam, Madea's outspoken and no-filter first cousin who's along for the ride to Tiffany's wedding.
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Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Thankfully, Amaya got them too and brought Bryan along for the ride.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 14 July 2025
Greed was good, debauchery was along for the ride, and cocaine was the ultimate catalyst.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
If a store tries too hard, shoppers may be less likely to go along for the ride.
—Simon Hathaway, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
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Allison Degrushe Published, EW.com, 15 July 2025
Thankfully, Amaya got them too and brought Bryan along for the ride.
—Breanne L. Heldman, People.com, 14 July 2025
Greed was good, debauchery was along for the ride, and cocaine was the ultimate catalyst.
—Steve Garbarino, HollywoodReporter, 10 July 2025
If a store tries too hard, shoppers may be less likely to go along for the ride.
—Simon Hathaway, Forbes.com, 9 July 2025
See All Example Sentences for along for the ride
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“Along for the ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20for%20the%20ride. Accessed 24 Jul. 2025.
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