| 词汇 | along for the ride |
| 释义 | Idiom 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. along for the rideAttending some event or participating in some activity without playing an active or central role in the proceedings. John's receiving an award for his work overseas tonight, and I'm just along for the ride. I'm going along for the ride to my friends' book club meeting later to see if I want to become a member. along for the rideParticipating but not actively, as in Don't ask me how long this job will take; I'm just along for the ride. This metaphoric term often is preceded by just to emphasize the passive role of the "passenger." [Mid-1900s] along for the ride, to go/to come/justTo take part but passively. The phrase, originating in the United States in the mid-twentieth century, implies some of the acquiescence of go along with but makes it clear that one is not in the driver’s seat. |
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