How to Pronounce "take for a ride"
expression
TAYK-fer-uh-RAHYD
TAYK-fuh-RAHYD
Definition
To deceive or trick someone, often to get an advantage or make them believe something false.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈteɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪd
British English
tˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪd
Simplified Pronunciation
US
TAYK-fer-uh-RAHYD
UK
TAYK-fuh-RAHYD
Listen in Context
They tried to take me for a ride by charging too much.
Don't take your friends for a ride; always be honest.
He was taken for a ride by a fake company.
I can’t believe I was taken for a ride with that deal!