give sb a lift

This page is about the collocation give sb a lift

collocation pattern: verb + noun

Meaning

to take somebody somewhere in a car or other vehicle

For example

  • Can you give me lift to the post office on your way to work?

  • I jumped on the back of his motorbike and he gave me a lift to the station.

Note:
Also "give sb a ride"

Quick Quiz

James gave me a lift to work, so I didn't have to

a. take the train

b. use the stairs

c. do much work
a) take the train b) use the stairs c) do much work

Contributor: Matt Errey