Meaning of free ride | Babel Free

Definitions

1. An opportunity or benefit which has no cost, especially one enjoyed or undertaken at the expense of others.
   idiomatic
2. The practice of buying and selling shares or other securities without actually having the capital to cover the trade.
3. A hand in which a player can remain without betting further money.

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Examples

“Previously, shoppers were given a free ride⟳ on charges until the end⟳ of the month. Now interest⟳ will start⟳ on the day of purchase⟳ on accounts with balances.”

“Financially, the two New York teams have⟳ not asked for the sort⟳ of free ride⟳ at taxpayer expense that has been commonplace elsewhere.”

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