take a free ride

To take some benefit, advantage, or special treatment without earning it or paying for it. Even though his grades were poor, Gary thought he could take a free ride to college because he was a football star. You're taking 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.

See also: free, ride

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get a free ride
get, take, etc. a free ride
a free ride
free ride
be dissatisfied with (someone or something)
dissatisfied
exert
exert (oneself)
exert oneself
bill of goods

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