Idioms for ride

Origin of ride

before 900; 1915–20 for def 17; Middle English riden (v.), Old English rīdan; cognate with Old Frisian rīda, German reiten, Old Norse rītha; akin to Old Irish ríad journey (cf. palfrey, rheda). See road

synonym study for ride

2. See drive.

British Dictionary definitions for ride up (1 of 2)

ride up

verb

(intr, adverb) to move or work away from the proper place or position her new skirt rode up uncomfortably

British Dictionary definitions for ride up (2 of 2)

ride
/ (raɪd) /

verb rides, riding, rode or ridden

noun

Derived forms of ride

ridable or rideable, adjective

Word Origin for ride

Old English rīdan; related to Old High German rītan, Old Norse rītha

Idioms and Phrases with ride up (1 of 2)

ride up

Gradually move upward from a normal position, as in This skirt is too tight and it constantly rides up. [Mid-1800s]

Idioms and Phrases with ride up (2 of 2)

ride