along for the ride
idiom
informal
: doing something with other people without being seriously involved in it or having a serious interest in it
He wasn't interested in buying anything; he was just along for the ride.
He just came/went along for the ride.
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Usha Vance, soon-to-be second lady, will also be along for the ride.
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Over the past few months, Hines has been along for the ride as Kennedy, 70, became a key member of Trump's inner circle.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Per a press release viewers will be in for new twists and along for the ride as the Farmers and the ladies go on a mini tour of the South stopping in Alabama for a speed dating event, attend a country ball in Tennessee, and an overnight camping trip in Texas.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Although the rivalry between Daredevil and Kingpin is likely what Daredevil fans are most excited to see in Born Again, the trailer makes clear that other old friends will be along for the ride as well.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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Amaris Encinas, USA TODAY, 19 Jan. 2025
Over the past few months, Hines has been along for the ride as Kennedy, 70, became a key member of Trump's inner circle.
—Ashley Hume, Fox News, 19 Jan. 2025
Per a press release viewers will be in for new twists and along for the ride as the Farmers and the ladies go on a mini tour of the South stopping in Alabama for a speed dating event, attend a country ball in Tennessee, and an overnight camping trip in Texas.
—Rebecca Angel Baer, Southern Living, 16 Jan. 2025
Although the rivalry between Daredevil and Kingpin is likely what Daredevil fans are most excited to see in Born Again, the trailer makes clear that other old friends will be along for the ride as well.
—Christian Holub, EW.com, 15 Jan. 2025
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“Along for the ride.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/along%20for%20the%20ride. Accessed 24 Jan. 2025.
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