Take for a ride Meaning in English
expression
ˈteɪk/ /ˈfɔɹ/, /fɝ/, /fɹɝ/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɹaɪd
TAYK-fer-uh-RAHYD
tˈeɪk/ /fˈɔː/ /æɪ/ /ɹˈaɪd
TAYK-fuh-RAHYD
Definition
To deceive or trick someone, often to get an advantage or make them believe something false.
Usage & Nuances
This idiom is informal and is usually used when someone is cheated or fooled, not literally given a ride. Common with 'get taken for a ride.' Don't use for physical transportation.
Spanish: engañar - tomar el peloPortuguese (BR): enganar - passar a pernaPortuguese (PT): enganar - passar a pernaChinese (Simplified): 欺骗Chinese (Traditional): 欺騙Hindi: बहकाना - धोखा देनाArabic: يخدع - يضللBengali: ঠকানো - ধোঁকা দেওয়াRussian: обмануть - провести (кого-то)Japanese: だます - 騙すVietnamese: lừa gạt - lừa dốiKorean: 속이다 - 기만하다Turkish: kandırmak - aldatmakUrdu: چکمہ دینا - دھوکا دیناIndonesian: menipu - memperdaya
Example Sentences
They tried to take me for a ride by charging too much.
basic
Don't take your friends for a ride; always be honest.
basic
He was taken for a ride by a fake company.
basic
I can’t believe I was taken for a ride with that deal!
natural
Be careful—scammers will try to take you for a ride whenever they can.
natural
She had no idea they were just taking her for a ride the whole time.
natural