ride on
phrasal verb·1 sense·particle on
Meanings
Depend on a single outcome or factor
Why “on”? One thing supports another. A plan can depend on people, facts, money, or past success.
“A lot rides on this game.”
“A lot rides on this final exam.”
Don't confuse with
Ride on means depend on a single outcome or factor. Ride off means leave a place riding a horse, bike or motorbike.
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ride off
A contrast learners often mix up
Leave a place riding a horse, bike or motorbike
base on
Same on pattern: support
Use something as the foundation or starting point
build on
Same on pattern: support
Use a previous success as a foundation for more
count on
Same on pattern: support
Rely on someone or something with confidence
depend on
Same on pattern: support
Need someone or something for support or to function
draw on
Same on pattern: support
Use a resource, knowledge or experience
go on
Same on pattern: support
Continue happening or doing something; Happen or take place; Talk for a long time, often in a tedious way; Use information as the basis for an opinion; Begin to operate
rely on
Same on pattern: support
Trust someone or something to help
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