Take sb for a ride In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "take sb for a ride", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

Evelyn Nguyen

2021-01-26 11:01

Take sb for a ride spoken language informal

Passive form: Be taken for a ride.

To deceive or trick someone

I'm sure Johnny has taken us for a ride!

Donald took his girlfriend for a ride and stole her jewelry.

I can't stand being taken for a ride!

At least, she didn't take me for a ride.

a sly dog

A tricky or dishonest person

screw someone over

Cheat, exploit someone; intentionally put someone in an unfair or unfavourable situation

play (silly) games (with somebody)

Used when somebody doesn't treat a situation seriously, especially in order to cheat somebody else and get what they want

pull a stunt (on someone)

1. To carry out something foolish or risky

2. To carry out a trick

know on which side bread is buttered

To know how to act or treat others in order to get the advantage

The verb "take" should be conjugated according to its tense.

This idiom originated from the underworld in America. Gangsters took someone away in a car with the intent of killing them and burying the body.