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let sth ride

informal

Definition

to not take any action to stop something wrong or unpleasant, thinking that action may not be necessary or is not yet necessary: Don't panic about the low sales - let it ride for a while till we see if business picks up.Neglecting and ignoringNot paying attentionTreating as unimportant
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