How to Pronounce "go along for the ride"
expression
GOH uh-LAWNG ferthuh-RAHYD
guh-OHNG fuh-AWDHuh-RAHYD
Definition
To join in an activity or outing mainly to enjoy the experience, not to take an active role or because you must.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɡoʊ/ /əˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɹaɪd
British English
ɡˈəʊ/ /ɐlˈɒŋ/ /fˈɔː/ /ðə, ði/ /ɹˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
GOH uh-LAWNG ferthuh-RAHYD
UK
guh-OHNG fuh-AWDHuh-RAHYD
Listen in Context
She didn't want to play soccer, but she decided to go along for the ride.
You don’t need to help; you can just go along for the ride.
Sometimes, it's fun to go along for the ride and see what happens.
I had no idea what the project was about, so I just went along for the ride.