free ride
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free ride
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plural
free rides
free ride
noun
plural
free rides
Britannica Dictionary definition of FREE RIDE
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special treatment that involves giving away something that is valuable or expensive
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The state university offered him a free ride for all four years of college—his football scholarship would cover tuition, room and board, and other expenses.
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companies getting a free ride at the taxpayer's expense
