ride out
The phrase "ride out" is used to describe enduring or surviving challenging situations, whether literally at sea or figuratively in life.
Definition
B2General
(idiomatic)To endure a difficult situation or period without significant harm.
Example
- They managed to ride out the financial crisis without going bankrupt.
C1Nautical
(technical)For a ship to withstand a storm and remain afloat.
Example
- The vessel was built to ride out even the fiercest storms.
B2Urban
(slang, informal)To support or back up a friend during a conflict.
Example
- When things got tough, his friends were there to ride out with him.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "ride out":
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