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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
Example
Please take me for a ride in your new car.
Would you take us for a ride in your boat?
02
to deliberately kill a person
Idiom
InformalExample
There had been previous killings, but Brent was the first to be taken for a ride in true gangster style.
The mob boss ordered his henchmen to take their target for a ride and ensure that he never returned.
03
to deceive a person, often in order to steal their money
IdiomInformalExample
The smooth-talking salesman tried to take the elderly couple for a ride by selling them an overpriced and unnecessary insurance policy.
Be cautious with online offers that seem too good to be true; scammers may be trying to take you for a ride.
to take something for a ride
01
to take a vehicle, often a car, for a brief, leisurely drive
Example
Grandpa says he's going to let me take the Mustang for a ride if I get a good report card.
Jenny just got a new car for her birthday, so I think we're going to take it for a ride after school.
