ride or die

Through thick, thin

Ride or die describes someone who remains loyal through any circumstance, no matter how dangerous or difficult.

Originally from hip-hop culture, the phrase evokes a partner willing to accompany you into trouble—even criminal activity—without question.

Now used more broadly for any fiercely loyal friend or romantic partner: She's my ride or die.

As an adjective: ride-or-die loyalty.

devotion

unwavering

Steady and unchanging

loyal · faithful · dedicated · committed · supportive · reliable · constant · enduring · trustworthy · inseparable

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Opposites
loyalty and commitment

ride or diefair-weather friend

Ally only in prosperity

traitor · backstabber · turncoat · disloyal · fickle

reliability under pressure

ride or diefair-weather

Unreliable when challenged

abandoner · coward · quitter · flake · bail

Family

die, ride, deadly, survive, rider, riding, rides, ridden, dead

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Known to kids · Abstract · Positive · Everyday, not technical · Rated PG