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ride something out to endure something unpleasant. (Originally referred to ships lasting out a storm.) It was a nasty situation, but the mayor tried to ride it out. The mayor decided to ride out the scandal. ride out (of some place) to travel out of a place on something such as a horse or bicycle. All the racers rode out of the starting area and began the bicycle marathon. At the sound of the starting gun, all the contestants rode out. ride out something also ride something out to continue to work or exist through something difficult or dangerous He rode out the recession very well, and, in fact, his business actually grew. There was a big storm, but the ship managed to ride it out. How to thank TFD for its existence? Tell a friend about us, add a link to this page, add the site to iGoogle, or visit webmaster's page for free fun content. |
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