get/take a free rideinformalFREE/COST NOTHING to get something without paying for it or working for it, because other people are paying or working for it 白白捞到好处 They are encouraging all workers to join the union rather than just taking a free ride on those who do join. 他们鼓励所有工人加入工会,而不是坐享其成。
get/take a free ride• Suppose we get a free ride into the land of happiness?• The company got a free ride on just about everything.
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