give ~ a ride — to provide transportation for someone in a vehicle
Part of speech: VERB
Definition: to provide transportation for someone in a vehicle
Pronunciation (IPA): /ɡɪv ə raɪd/
Example Sentences
- My mom gave me a ride to school because I missed the bus and was wearing flip-flops in winter.
- Could you give me a ride to the job interview? My car is at the mechanic's.
- He gave his grandmother a ride to bingo night every Tuesday without fail.
give ~ a ride
VERB[/ɡɪv ə raɪd/]
to provide transportation for someone in a vehicle
to provide transportation for someone in a vehicle
Set aside your pride, give her a ride by your side!
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🎤Pronunciation
🌳Etymology
Origin
This phrase combines Old English 'giefan' (to give) and 'ridan' (to ride). While both component words trace to Old English roots, the idiomatic expression 'give someone a ride' developed in modern usage, becoming widespread in the early 20th century with the proliferation of automobiles.
Breakdown
give (Old English 'giefan', to bestow or transfer) + a (indefinite article) + ride (Old English 'ridan', to sit on and control a moving animal or vehicle). The phrase combines the sense of providing or offering with the act of traveling as a passenger.
🎵Rhyme
🔗Collocations
📝Examples
“My mom gave me a ride to school because I missed the bus and was wearing flip-flops in winter.”
“Could you give me a ride to the job interview? My car is at the mechanic's.”
“He gave his grandmother a ride to bingo night every Tuesday without fail.”
“The Uber driver gave me a ride and a philosophy lesson about life at 2 AM.”
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