ride or die

American  

[rahyd awr dahy] / ˈraɪd ˌɔr ˈdaɪ /

Or ride-or-die

noun

1. someone who is loyal and supportive in all circumstances, regardless of risk or cost.

   Thanks for being my ride or die in everything I’ve faced over the last few years.

   This group of friends are my ride-or-dies, the ones I know I can count on no matter what.

2. something that is especially favored or preferred.

   I love this moisturizer—it's one of my skincare ride or dies.

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adjective

1. loyal and supportive in all circumstances, regardless of risk or cost.

   My partner and I have been through a lot together and are ride or die.

   She is my ride-or-die best friend who would do absolutely anything for me.

2. devoted to or enthusiastic about (usually used with for orwith ).

   He grew up in the far north and is ride or die for dogsled racing.

   I'm ride-or-die with any team from my hometown.

3. absolute favorite.

   The article lists all the star's ride or die beauty products.

Etymology

Origin of ride or die

First recorded in 2000–05

Example Sentences

“I’m going to, as they say, ride or die with him.”

From Los Angeles Times

It was also down 5.3% compared to last June, which saw big hits like Disney and Pixar’s “Inside Out 2” and Sony’s “Bad Boys: Ride or Die.”

From Los Angeles Times

Though it has been years since Lawrence has done a proper arena show in L.A., he’s retained his revered stature in the local comedy scene, popping up recently in places such as the Comedy Store to “work out” his jokes that would become the basis for this current 22-city world tour, which he wrote and rehearsed in just four weeks on the heels of filming “Bad Boys: Ride or Die,” the successful fourth installment of the “Bad Boys” franchise.

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In recent years, Jasmin earned acting credits for appearing in Lawrence’s “Bad Boys for Life” and “Bad Boys: Ride or Die” films while Eric touts post-production credits for his dad’s “Beverly Hills Cop: Axel F” and “Candy Cane Lane.”

From Los Angeles Times

With a $56-million opening, ‘Bad Boys: Ride or Die’ offers Hollywood a glimmer of hope amid box office woes — and a reminder that it neglects audiences of color at its peril.

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