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ride shotgun
Guard someone or something while in transit, as in The reporter found himself in the odd position of riding shotgun for an accused mobster. This term alludes to the armed defender of a stagecoach who sat beside the driver to protect against marauders and bandits. Later it was transferred to anyone riding in the front passenger seat of a motor vehicle, as well as to the more general function of protection. [Mid-1900s]
ride shotgun
1. tv. to accompany and guard someone or something. (see also
shotgun.)
I have to take the beer over to the party. Why don’t you come along and ride shotgun? 2. tv. to ride in the passenger seat of a car, next to the driver. I want to ride shotgun so I don’t have to sit back there with those guys.
ride shotgun
1. To guard a person or thing while in transit.
2. Slang To ride in the front passenger seat of a car or truck.
ride shotgun
To sit in the front passenger seat of a vehicle during a trip.