goes along for the ride
Tags along passively
Goes along for the ride describes passive participation—being present without contributing or taking an active role.
Someone who goes along for the ride joins an activity, trip, or venture without having a stake in its outcome or helping to shape its direction: I don't really care where we eat—I'm just going along for the ride.
The phrase often implies contentment with letting others make decisions.
- tagalongUninvited companion
- free riderOne benefiting without contributing
- participantOne who takes part
- ride or dieUnfailingly loyal person
- spectatorObserver at an event
sidekick · hanger-on · bystander · attendee · passenger · back seat · observer · traveler · entourage · shadow · complacency · detachment · follower · apathy · associate · silent partner · tourist · relaxation
goes along for the ridetakes charge
Begins directing others
takes the wheel · asserts oneself · takes the initiative · takes the reins · takes the bull by the horns
goes along for the ridedigs in
Fortifies one's position
rolls up one's sleeves · gets one's hands dirty · carries one's weight · pulls one's weight