Take somebody for a ride
verb
To deceit or deceive someone.
Be careful dealing with that salesman, he might try to take you for a ride.
Often appears as...
- take someone for a ride
- taking you for a ride
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To murder someone, usually by driving them to a remote location.
In the movie, the gangster decided to take his disloyal partner for a ride.
Often appears as...
- take him for a ride
- taking you for a ride
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To bring someone along in a vehicle.
My dad decided to take me for a ride in our new car.
Often appears as...
- take for a car ride
- take for a boat ride
verb
To deceit or deceive someone.
Be careful dealing with that salesman, he might try to take you for a ride.
Often appears as...
- take someone for a ride
- taking you for a ride
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Colloquial
verb
To murder someone, usually by driving them to a remote location.
In the movie, the gangster decided to take his disloyal partner for a ride.
Often appears as...
- take him for a ride
- taking you for a ride
Usage tips
Informal, Disapproving
Idiomatic
verb
To bring someone along in a vehicle.
My dad decided to take me for a ride in our new car.
Often appears as...
- take for a car ride
- take for a boat ride
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Context Critical
Understand the situation to avoid mistaking this phrase for a literal invitation.
He offered to show me the city, but I think he was just taking me for a ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Skepticism Expressed
Use when you doubt someone's honesty or intentions.
I don't trust her promises; she's known for taking people for a ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Sense
It's rarely meant physically; it's more about being misled.
If his stories sound too good to be true, he's probably taking you for a ride.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Critical
Understand the situation to avoid mistaking this phrase for a literal invitation.
He offered to show me the city, but I think he was just taking me for a ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Skepticism Expressed
Use when you doubt someone's honesty or intentions.
I don't trust her promises; she's known for taking people for a ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Sense
It's rarely meant physically; it's more about being misled.
If his stories sound too good to be true, he's probably taking you for a ride.
Pro Tip 1/3Context Critical
Understand the situation to avoid mistaking this phrase for a literal invitation.
He offered to show me the city, but I think he was just taking me for a ride.
Pro Tip 2/3Skepticism Expressed
Use when you doubt someone's honesty or intentions.
I don't trust her promises; she's known for taking people for a ride.
Pro Tip 3/3Figurative Sense
It's rarely meant physically; it's more about being misled.
If his stories sound too good to be true, he's probably taking you for a ride.
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