to take somebody for a ride
01
to take someone out in a vehicle such as a car or plane, in order to have fun
Exempel
Would you take us for a ride in your boat?
02
to deliberately kill a person
Idiom
InformalExempel
In the crime novel, the hitman often took his victims for a ride before carrying out the contract killings.
03
to deceive a person, often in order to steal their money
IdiomInformalExempel
Unaware of the mechanic's dishonesty, she feared he might take her for a ride by recommending unnecessary repairs.
to take something for a ride
01
to take a vehicle, often a car, for a brief, leisurely drive
Exempel
Jenny just got a new car for her birthday, so I think we're going to take it for a ride after school.
