ride the brake . ride the brake or ride the clutch {v. phr.}, {informal} To keep your foot on the pedal. Riding the brake is a bad habit for a driver to form. Categories: add yours foot {informal} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 To section: R Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Discuss