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idiomget a free ride1 to have the advantages of a situation which other people are paying for, or in which other people are doing most of the work ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:Why should people who are too lazy to support their families be getting a free ride at our expense?Companies tend to be secretive, and are always afraid that their rivals will get a free ride from their research.give sb a free ride: The proposed tax changes will give the rich a free ride, while the poor pay the penalty.2 AmE to be allowed to do what you want, without being criticized by your opponents ◆ often used in newspapers, on television news etc:There was a growing feeling that the President had been getting a free ride, and that it was time that he was challenged.Republicans in the House were in no mood to give the Democrats a free ride.
get a free rideTo get some benefit, advantage, or special treatment without earning it or paying for it. Even though his grades were poor, Gary thought he should get a free ride to college because he was a football star. You're getting a free ride living with your parents. You don't even have to pay rent! get, take, etc. a free ˈride have an advantage or a benefit from a situation without doing anything to deserve it: The free ride is over — either you start working or quit. |