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to let something ride
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to allow a situation or issue to continue without intervention, hoping it become better or resolved in the future
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Idiom
Informal
What is the origin of the idiom "let something ride" and when to use it?
The idiom "let something ride" has been in use for several decades, but its precise historical origin is not well-documented. It likely emerged naturally as an English idiomatic expression in English language .This phrase has been in use for several decades and is now used in a variety of contexts to imply postponing a decision, ignoring a minor problem, or accepting a situation as it is.
Examples
The bug is minor, so we will let it ride until the next update.
