Let something ride
verb
To decide not to change something; to allow a situation to remain as it is.
The company decided to let the director’s decision ride, though many disagreed with it.
Often appears as...
- let the decision ride
- let the matter ride
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To continue to bet on a gambling game without taking your winnings or changing your bet.
He decided to let his winnings ride and ended up losing everything.
Often appears as...
- let winnings ride
- let the stakes ride
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Colloquial
verb
To decide not to change something; to allow a situation to remain as it is.
The company decided to let the director’s decision ride, though many disagreed with it.
Often appears as...
- let the decision ride
- let the matter ride
Usage tips
Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To continue to bet on a gambling game without taking your winnings or changing your bet.
He decided to let his winnings ride and ended up losing everything.
Often appears as...
- let winnings ride
- let the stakes ride
Usage tips
Informal, Neutral
Colloquial
Definition 1 of 2
Pro Tip 1/3Accepting Outcome
Used when someone decides not to intervene, accepting the current result or situation.
Despite the backlash, he let the verdict ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-confrontational
Indicates a choice to avoid confrontation or dispute, even if there's disagreement.
She didn't agree, but chose to let the decision ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Patience Connotation
Suggests patience or willingness to see if things improve without interference.
The team's performance was poor, but the coach let it ride.
Pro Tip 1/3Accepting Outcome
Used when someone decides not to intervene, accepting the current result or situation.
Despite the backlash, he let the verdict ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-confrontational
Indicates a choice to avoid confrontation or dispute, even if there's disagreement.
She didn't agree, but chose to let the decision ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Patience Connotation
Suggests patience or willingness to see if things improve without interference.
The team's performance was poor, but the coach let it ride.
Pro Tip 1/3Accepting Outcome
Used when someone decides not to intervene, accepting the current result or situation.
Despite the backlash, he let the verdict ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Non-confrontational
Indicates a choice to avoid confrontation or dispute, even if there's disagreement.
She didn't agree, but chose to let the decision ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Patience Connotation
Suggests patience or willingness to see if things improve without interference.
The team's performance was poor, but the coach let it ride.
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