Meaning of the word "let something ride" in English

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let something ride

US /lɛt ˈsʌmθɪŋ raɪd/
UK /lɛt ˈsʌmθɪŋ raɪd/
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Idiom

1.

to allow a situation to continue without trying to change it, especially when it is bad or annoying

Example:
I was annoyed by his comment, but I decided to let it ride.
Sometimes it's better to just let things ride rather than cause a bigger argument.
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