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to take somebody for a ride
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to take someone out in a vehicle such as a car or plane, in order to have fun

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Please take me for a ride in your new car.
Would you take us for a ride in your boat?
Unaware of the mechanic 's dishonesty, she feared he might take her for a ride by recommending unnecessary repairs.
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to deliberately kill a person

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What is the origin of the idiom "take someone for a ride" and when to use it?

The idiom "take someone for a ride" originated in the early 20th century and is thought to have its roots in the world of organized crime. It is used to refer to the act of luring a person to their death by offering them a seemingly innocent ride in a vehicle.

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Please take me for a ride in your new car.
Would you take us for a ride in your boat?
Unaware of the mechanic 's dishonesty, she feared he might take her for a ride by recommending unnecessary repairs.
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to deceive a person, often in order to steal their money

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What is the origin of the idiom "take someone for a ride" and when to use it?

The idiom "take someone for a ride" originated in American slang during the early 20th century, particularly in the context of organized crime. The phrase initially referred to the act of luring an unsuspecting person into a car with the intention of kidnapping or murdering them. Over time, the expression has evolved to encompass a broader meaning, indicating deceit or manipulation, where someone is misled or tricked for personal gain.

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The con artist convinced the gullible tourist to invest in a fake business opportunity, ultimately taking them for a ride and disappearing with their money.
Please take me for a ride in your new car.
Would you take us for a ride in your boat?
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to take something for a ride
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to take a vehicle, often a car, for a brief, leisurely drive

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Please take me for a ride in your new car.
Would you take us for a ride in your boat?
Unaware of the mechanic's dishonesty, she feared he might take her for a ride by recommending unnecessary repairs.
The con artist convinced the gullible tourist to invest in a fake business opportunity, ultimately taking them for a ride and disappearing with their money.
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