Ride out/weather the storm verb phrase
Used when something/someone still remains or stays at a certain place during the storm
The inhabitants of this small fishing village still rode the storm despite the mandatory evacuation event.
Used when something/someone endures a period of hardship
Many companies have weathered the storm of the economic crisis.
My business has ridden out the storm without much loss.
To overcome some disadvantage or get out of a bad situation when you have already lost a lot of time for it
Making a start on something is always difficult.
A period of hardship and misfortune
The verb "weather/ ride" should be conjugated according to its tense.
A humorous way of saying that what one has said is just what they acknowledge and may not be entirely accurate
Mike: Have you returned from your vacation on the beach? Your skin seems to get tanned.
Jenny: My skin is always dark. That's my story and I'm sticking to it!