free ride
Americannoun
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Informal. something obtained without effort or cost.
The fact that you're the general's sondoesn't mean you'll get a free ride in the army.
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Stud Poker. a round of betting in which each player checks and therefore receives another card without having to contribute any chips to the pot.
Etymology
Origin of free ride
First recorded in 1895–1900
Example Sentences
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Djokovic got a free ride into the Musetti showdown when rising Czech star Jakub Mensik pulled out injured, giving the 38-year-old Serb an extra day's rest.
From Barron's
That would eliminate the free ride that investors can enjoy by borrowing against their holdings.
From Los Angeles Times
Todd was a talented-enough baseball and football player to earn a double scholarship to USC, although a serious injury his senior year in high school cost him the free ride.
From Los Angeles Times
How many think that joy ride will be a free ride, like a bonus code at the casino?
Early on, the kids learned there’s no such thing as a free ride.
From Los Angeles Times
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