How to Pronounce "a free ride"
expression
uh FREE RYDE
uh free RYD
Definition
A literal meaning is getting transportation without paying. More commonly, it means benefiting from something without putting in effort or sharing the cost.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈfɹi/ /ˈɹaɪd
British English
æɪ/ /fɹˈiː/ /ɹˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
uh FREE RYDE
UK
uh free RYD
Listen in Context
He gave me a free ride to school this morning.
She never pays for lunch; she always gets a free ride.
It’s not fair that some people get a free ride while others work hard.
Don’t expect a free ride in this class—you have to earn your grade.