[let] {sth} ride
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to allow a situation or issue to continue without intervention, hoping it become better or resolved in the future
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.
- Don't panic about the low sales - let it ride for a while and see if business picks up.
- He made a rude remark, but I let it ride.
- I'll let the issue with the noisy neighbors ride for now, but if it continues, I'll have to address it.
- She chose to let his comment ride and not engage in an argument.
- The manager opted to let the disagreement among the team members ride for the time being, hoping it would resolve itself.