ride on (something or someone)

phrasal verb

rode on (something or someone); riding on (something or someone); rides on (something or someone)
: to depend on (something or someone)
The future of the company rides on the success of this deal.
Our hopes are riding on you.

Examples of ride on (something or someone) in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Around the same time, the pair were seen again enjoying a ride on Momoa's motorcycle in Malibu, California. Jacqueline Weiss, Peoplemag, 21 Mar. 2024 To get to New York, the eel larvae catch a ride on the Gulf Stream current. Laura Baisas, Popular Science, 13 Mar. 2024 After a long day of skiing, take a ride on the free open-air gondola to the base of the village and stroll through the town — stop by the charming shops and pick up a Beavertail (or Queues de Castor in French), a sweet fried pastry topped with cinnamon and sugar or chocolate hazelnut spread. Alison Fox, Travel + Leisure, 12 Feb. 2024 White-nose syndrome, caused by a fungus that started spreading across the U.S. in 2006, can be transferred from cave to cave by hitching a ride on people’s shoes and clothes. Karl Schneider, The Indianapolis Star, 1 Mar. 2024 The 36-foot inflatable boat darted down the coast, passengers’ hair whipping in the wind as if on an amusement ride on the water. Laylan Connelly, Orange County Register, 25 Feb. 2024 You’re left enduring a bumpy ride on a road to nowhere, in other words, and neither the film’s wane familiarity nor its welcome, pro-smut good intentions can make the journey worthwhile. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 23 Feb. 2024 All four of these vehicles ride on the same 121.8-inch wheelbase and use the same battery pack format and running gear. Sam Abuelsamid, Forbes, 22 Feb. 2024 They are also advised to be mindful of pedestrians and not to ride on sidewalks. Joseph Hernandez, Kansas City Star, 13 Feb. 2024

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Dictionary Entries Near ride on (something or someone)

rideoff

ride on (something or someone)

ride out

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“Ride on (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20on%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 28 Mar. 2024.

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