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.

• get something out of your mind
• get something out of your system
• get something over and done with
• get something rolling
• get somewhere
• get some z's
• gets religion
• get start off on the right foot
• get start off on the wrong foot
• get ... stick
• get stick
• Get stuffed!
• get teeth into
• get teeth into something
• get the axe
• get the ball rolling
• get the best of
• get the best of you
• get the better of
• get the better of someone
• get the better of you
• get the bit between teeth
• get the bit between your teeth
• get the boot
• get the chop