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.
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Photos shared on Instagram captured Makaia high-fiving players as her dad warmed up, proudly sporting Washington Commanders gear to support his team and enjoying a ride on Marcus’ shoulders.
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Avalon Hester, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Kentucky was actually, seriously considering firing Calipari — and paying him an unthinkable $33 million buyout — just to avoid another ride on his Titanic.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
According to court records, Byrum paid for his girlfriend to take a Lyft ride on March 14 to a Motel 6 in northeast Kansas City to buy $170 worth of heroin from someone named Danny, who was later identified as Daniele Leone.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
From the hotel, Clearwater is around a 20-minute bus ride on the no. 6 bus.
—Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
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Avalon Hester, People.com, 19 Jan. 2025
Kentucky was actually, seriously considering firing Calipari — and paying him an unthinkable $33 million buyout — just to avoid another ride on his Titanic.
—Brendan Marks, The Athletic, 17 Jan. 2025
According to court records, Byrum paid for his girlfriend to take a Lyft ride on March 14 to a Motel 6 in northeast Kansas City to buy $170 worth of heroin from someone named Danny, who was later identified as Daniele Leone.
—Judy L. Thomas, Kansas City Star, 16 Jan. 2025
From the hotel, Clearwater is around a 20-minute bus ride on the no. 6 bus.
—Sandy Allen, AFAR Media, 10 Jan. 2025
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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 22 Jan. 2025.
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