easy ride
Frequency: 7.011.5 per million words
often figurative
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- The car's advanced suspension system ensures an easy ride even on bumpy country roads.
- The candidate expected an easy ride during the interview, but the panel asked very tough questions.
- Don't expect an easy ride from the board of directors regarding your new budget proposal.
- The new legislation had a surprisingly easy ride through Parliament without much opposition.
- Investors have enjoyed an easy ride over the last few years due to the booming stock market.
- The local media gave the mayor an easy ride during the press conference, avoiding controversial topics.
- She knew that winning the championship wouldn't be an easy ride, given the strength of her opponents.
- Modern high-speed trains provide a much more easy ride than the older models did.
- The government is unlikely to get an easy ride on its controversial new tax plans.
- Life hasn't always been an easy ride for him, as he had to work hard for everything he achieved.