Phrase guide

full ride

noun · 3 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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noun

Meaning 1

A scholarship that covers all tuition, and in some cases fees or other educational and living expenses as well.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Topics: education

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noun

Meaning 2

A total and complete experience of something.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

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noun

Meaning 3

Used other than figuratively or idiomatically: see full, ride.

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