ride the brakes

English

Verb

ride the brakes (third-person singular simple present rides the brakes, present participle riding the brakes, simple past rode the brakes, past participle ridden the brakes)

1. To apply the brakes excessively, such that their working life will be shortened; most especially, to keep one's foot or hand on the brake pedal or lever even when no braking is needed.

See also

• ride the clutch