be for the ride

be for the ride
to take part in an activity that other people are doing although you are not really interested in it

The guys all went to a football match, and I went along for the ride.

Thesaurus: to take part, or to become involvedsynonym
Main entry: ride

Useful english dictionary. 2012.

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  • for the ride — phrasal : for the satisfaction of an activity : for fun I just go along for the ride W.J.Reilly * * * for pleasure or interest, rather than any serious purpose I don’t need anything at the mall, but I’m happy to go along for the ride …   Useful english dictionary

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  • along for the ride — informal : doing something with other people without being seriously involved in it or having a serious interest in it He wasn t really interested in buying anything when we went to the store; he was just along for the ride. He wasn t really… …   Useful english dictionary

  • come for the ride — be/come/go along/for the ride informal phrase to take part in an activity that other people are doing although you are not really interested in it The guys all went to a football match, and I went along for the ride. Thesaurus: to take part, or… …   Useful english dictionary

  • along for the ride — involved only for the enjoyment of it. My husband is speaking at the dinner and I m just along for the ride. Usage notes: often used with go or come: The city council was happy to go along for the ride and do nothing when times were good …   New idioms dictionary

  • along for the ride — {adv. phr.}, {informal} Being in a group for the fun or the credit without doing any of the work. * /He wants no members in his political party who are just along for the ride./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

  • along for the ride — {adv. phr.}, {informal} Being in a group for the fun or the credit without doing any of the work. * /He wants no members in his political party who are just along for the ride./ …   Dictionary of American idioms

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