Ride on
phrasal verb
To depend on something or someone.
The success of the project really rides on whether we can recruit the right people.
Often appears as...
- success rides on
- rides on someone's performance
idiom
To continue doing something.
Even though he was tired, he decided to ride on and finish the race.
Often appears as...
- ride on despite
- ride on through difficulties
phrasal verb
To criticize, reprove or scold, usually repeatedly.
My boss loves to ride on me about being late.
Often appears as...
- ride on someone about
- ride on for mistakes
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To attack or charge at someone.
The enemy soldiers rode on the villagers without warning.
Often appears as...
- ride on enemy
- ride on without warning
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To depend on something or someone.
The success of the project really rides on whether we can recruit the right people.
Often appears as...
- success rides on
- rides on someone's performance
idiom
To continue doing something.
Even though he was tired, he decided to ride on and finish the race.
Often appears as...
- ride on despite
- ride on through difficulties
phrasal verb
To criticize, reprove or scold, usually repeatedly.
My boss loves to ride on me about being late.
Often appears as...
- ride on someone about
- ride on for mistakes
Usage tips
Disapproving
phrasal verb
To attack or charge at someone.
The enemy soldiers rode on the villagers without warning.
Often appears as...
- ride on enemy
- ride on without warning
Usage tips
Disapproving
Definition 1 of 4
Pro Tip 1/2Outcome Critical
Use when outcomes heavily rely on specific events or actions.
Our future rides on passing these reforms.
Pro Tip 2/2High Stakes
Apply when something of great importance is at risk.
The championship rides on this final game.
Pro Tip 1/2Outcome Critical
Use when outcomes heavily rely on specific events or actions.
Our future rides on passing these reforms.
Pro Tip 2/2High Stakes
Apply when something of great importance is at risk.
The championship rides on this final game.
Pro Tip 1/2Outcome Critical
Use when outcomes heavily rely on specific events or actions.
Our future rides on passing these reforms.
Pro Tip 2/2High Stakes
Apply when something of great importance is at risk.
The championship rides on this final game.
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