An expression in the usage of a language that is peculiar to itself either in having a meaning that cannot be derived from the conjoined meanings of its elements or in its grammatically atypical use of words.
Idiom:
let (something) ride
Meaning:
to continue a situation without changing it
Example:
We should forget about the recent problems at work and let the matter ride.
List of common idioms, their meanings and examples of their usage in sentences
An idiom is a widely used saying or expression containing a figurative meaning that differs from the phrase's literal meaning.