What does the idiom "riding shotgun" mean?
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What does the idiom "riding shotgun" mean?
Stagecoach Protection:
In the American west, stagecoaches and shotguns were commonplace. Stagecoach drivers often traveled with a guard, and this guard sat beside the driver with his shotgun to protect the coach, the driver, cargo, and passengers.
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View this answerThe idiom "riding shotgun" refers to sitting in the front passenger seat of a car next to the driver. While this phrase initially derived...
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Chapter 7 / Lesson 19What is an idiom? What does an idiom mean in figurative language? Learn idiom examples, the idiom definition, and the idiom meaning.
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