take a free ride

take a free ride

To take some benefit, advantage, or special treatment without earning it or paying for it. Even though his grades were poor, Gary thought he could take a free ride to college because he was a football star. You're taking a free ride living with your parents. You don't even have to pay rent!See also: free, ride, take

get, take, etc. a free ˈride

have an advantage or a benefit from a situation without doing anything to deserve it: The free ride is over — either you start working or quit.See also: free, ride