a free ride an opportunity or advantage that someone gets without having done anyth ing to deserve it 白白得到的东西，无本获得的利益 Just because he was the boss's son didn't mean Tim got a free ride. 就算蒂姆是老板的儿子也不意味着他就能有“免费的午餐”。 They are encouraging all workers to join the union rather than just taking a free ride on those who do join. 他们鼓励所有工人加入工会，而不是坐享其成。