[take someone for a ride] {v. phr.}, {informal} 1. To cheat orswindle someone.
Poor Joe Catwallender was taken for a ride.
2. Tokill someone after kidnapping.
The criminals took the man for aride.
Карманные деньги топик.
Топик на английском seasons.
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Значение идиомы take someone for a ride