American Idioms and Expressions

Let (something) Ride Idiom

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let (something) ride
What does let (something) ride mean?
continue without changing a situationWe should forget about the recent problems at work and let the whole matter ride.

Some Random Idioms
come (someone's) way
What does "come (someone's) way" mean?
to come to someoneA small blue car came my way while I waited on the highway.
no end of/to (something)
What does "no end of/to (something)" mean?
seeming almost endless, very many/much of somethingHe had no end of problems when he lived overseas for a year.
at this stage of the game
What does "at this stage of the game" mean?
currently, at the current point in some eventAt this stage of the game it was not possible to change the plans for the class trip.
in hand
What does "in hand" mean?
under controlAfter several hours the riot police had the problems with the crowd in hand.
wishy-washy
What does "wishy-washy" mean?
uncommitted; without an opinion of one's own. "Don't be so wishy-washy. Tell us how you really feel."
X marks the spot
What does "X marks the spot" mean?
this is the exact spotWe looked at the map and saw that X marked the spot where the accident had taken place.
a force to be reckoned with
What does "a force to be reckoned with" mean?
someone or something that is important and should not be ignoredThe young man is a force to be reckoned with in the boxing world.

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