Question

in_the_loop_011 to be present for an activity without taking part in it The expression suggests that the ride itself is the extent of the person’s participation in the activity, and that the person does not take part in the activity that is the purpose of the ride.

Accepted Answer

ALONG FOR THE RIDE, GO/COME Janet’s brothers went up into the mountains to do some fishing. Janet doesn’t fish, but she went along for the ride.I don’t need to do any shopping, but perhaps I’ll come along for the ride if that’s okay with you.

Id	in_the_loop_011
Idiom	ALONG FOR THE RIDE, GO/COME
Definition	to be present for an activity without taking part in it
Examples	Janet’s brothers went up into the mountains to do some fishing. Janet doesn’t fish, but she went along for the ride. I don’t need to do any shopping, but perhaps I’ll come along for the ride if that’s okay with you.
Extra Info	The expression suggests that the ride itself is the extent of the person’s participation in the activity, and that the person does not take part in the activity that is the purpose of the ride.

Ride Activity Part Loop Go/Come Present Taking Janet’s