ride shotgun

ride shotgun(
rayd
 
shot
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guhn
)
An intransitive verb phrase is a phrase that combines a verb with a preposition or other particle and does not require a direct object (e.g., Everybody please stand up.).
intransitive verb phrase
1.
A word or phrase that is commonly used in conversational speech (e.g., skinny, grandma).
(colloquial)
(to ride in the front passenger seat)
Regionalism used in the United States
(United States)
a. ir de copiloto
My oldest sister always rides shotgun when Dad's driving.Mi hermana mayor siempre va de copiloto cuando maneja Papá.
b. viajar en el asiento del copiloto
John rode shotgun on the way to the beach.John viajó en el asiento del copiloto de camino a la playa.
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