ride on (something or someone)
phrasal verb
rode on (something or someone); riding on (something or someone); rides on (something or someone)
: to depend on (something or someone)
The future of the company rides on the success of this deal.
Our hopes are riding on you.
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Iwanyk: After a couple of scotches, a long meditative ride on a motorcycle, a nap, and some lower back stretches, Keanu will be ready to roll.
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Simon Bland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who gave Iswaran tickets to English Premier League soccer matches, the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, London musicals and a ride on a private jet among other favors, will be charged in court on Friday, according to a court hearing list.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
During Iswaran’s trial, prosecutors said the ex-minister received gifts worth more than $300,000, including tickets to English Premier League soccer matches, the F1 Grand Prix, London musicals and a ride on a private jet to Doha.
—Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Astylish Collared Blouse with Lantern Sleeves A fancy dinner reservation or romantic boat ride on the itinerary calls for a stylish blouse that will effortlessly tie your outfit together without a wrinkle in sight.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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Simon Bland, IndieWire, 24 Oct. 2024
Property tycoon Ong Beng Seng, who gave Iswaran tickets to English Premier League soccer matches, the Singapore Formula 1 Grand Prix, London musicals and a ride on a private jet among other favors, will be charged in court on Friday, according to a court hearing list.
—Reuters, NBC News, 4 Oct. 2024
During Iswaran’s trial, prosecutors said the ex-minister received gifts worth more than $300,000, including tickets to English Premier League soccer matches, the F1 Grand Prix, London musicals and a ride on a private jet to Doha.
—Reuters, CNN, 4 Oct. 2024
Astylish Collared Blouse with Lantern Sleeves A fancy dinner reservation or romantic boat ride on the itinerary calls for a stylish blouse that will effortlessly tie your outfit together without a wrinkle in sight.
—Emily Weaver, People.com, 20 Oct. 2024
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“Ride on (something or someone).” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/ride%20on%20%28something%20or%20someone%29. Accessed 14 Nov. 2024.
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