Speakur

Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

ride with the punches

Word Rarity Rare

Frequency: Zipf frequency 3.63 in modern English

Syllables
ride with- the punch-es
IPA
35
Scrabble Score
18
Letters
3
Syllables
12
Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body quickly.

Intransitive verb

verb

To cope with adversity by being flexible in attitude.

Intransitive verb

Usage

Inflected Forms

rides with the punches (present, singular) riding with the punches (participle, present) rode with the punches (past) ridden with the punches (participle, past)

Phrases

go with the flow take things as they come take on the chin

Frequently Paired Words

go with the flow take things as they come take on the chin

Synonyms

roll with the punches

Questions

What does ride with the punches mean?
To deflect the force of an opponent's punches by moving the body quickly.

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