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Meaning of ride the brakes | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C1

Definitions

To apply the brakes excessively, such that their working life will be shortened; most especially, to keep one's foot or hand on the brake pedal or lever even when no braking is needed.

CEFR level

C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.

See also

ride the circuit ride the clock ride the clutch ride the coattails ride the cock carousel ride the cotton bicycle

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