You’re listening to Lingo Phoenix’s word of the day for September 12.

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Today’s word is ride, spelled r-i-d-e.

ride /raɪd/ ●●● verb

ride on (something or someone) phrasal verb

: to depend on (something or someone)

The future of the company rides on the success of this deal.

Our hopes are riding on you.

He knew he had to win – his reputation was riding on it.

There’s a lot riding on this match.

ride out phrasal verb

: to succeed in surviving or getting through (something dangerous or harmful that cannot be stopped or avoided)

The ship/crew rode out the storm.

We managed to ride out the stock market downturn.

Most large companies should be able to ride out the recession.

With your word of the day, I’m Mohammad Golpayegani.

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