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Definition |
to sit in the front seat of a car |
Examples |
1) I'll drive us to the party, but you
can ride shotgun and navigate
for me.
2) I always make my little brother ride
shotgun because he gets carsick in the backseat. |
Etymology |
In 19th century America, the person who
sat next to the driver of stagecoach carried a shotgun for
protection against bandits. |
Synonyms |
sit up front, ride in the
co-pilot's seat |
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