ride along
Intermediate (B1)neutral
To go with someone in their car or on their journey, usually just to watch or keep them company.
"Do you mind if I ride along? I have nothing to do this afternoon."
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During our ride along the sea ice,

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The agent walks it, you ride along.

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for a ride along in Army helicopters yesterday.

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for a ride along in Army helicopters yesterday.

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CBS Chicago · 67:08
Basically, that energy will ride along this stationary