ride shotgun meaning?

Question

What is the meaning of "to ride shotgun" idiom?

Answer 1

 

Idiom Conjugations:

 

Answer 2

Gerund Form of the Idiom:

Riding shotgun means you don't have to drive.
 

Answer 3

Idiom Usage:

This idiom can be used where a situation requires describing an assistant.
 

Answer 4

Idiom Scenario 2:

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Victor and Bruce and a group of their friends are preparing to go out for a drive in Victor and Bruce's fancy car.  One of their friends calls out ...

"I call shotgun!"

This friend is given the privilege of riding in the passenger seat.

Answer 5

Idiom Scenario 1:

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Ned and Grace are packing up their car in preparation for their long weekend camping trip.  As they are almost ready to go, Grace turns to Ned and says ...

Grace:  "I would like to ride shotgun so that I can navigate and enjoy the scenery."
Ned:     "OK, dear.  I'll drive."

Answer 6

Idiom Definition:

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"to ride shotgun"

to travel in the front passenger seat (next to the driver) of a moving vehicle
to assist or help
 

Synonyms:
abet, aid, back, collaborate, cooperate, facilitate, help, navigate, passenger, serve, support
 
 

 

 
We see a man carrying a whip.  He is driving the stagecoach.  The other man is sitting in the passenger seat.  He is carrying a shotgun.  This man is riding shotgun.  This is the origin of this idiom.