give someone a lift
يوصل شخصًا ما
بهطور تحتاللفظی: to give someone a physical elevation
Use this phrase to offer a ride and show you are a helpful, reliable friend or colleague.
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Offering to drive someone to their destination in your car.
- A friendly, helpful gesture for friends, family, or colleagues.
- Commonly used in both British and American English contexts.
معنی
This phrase means giving someone a ride in your car to help them get to their destination. It is a kind gesture often used when someone's car is broken or they don't have a ride.
مثالهای کلیدی
3 از 6Helping a friend after work
My car is right outside, I can give you a lift home.
سيارتي بالخارج تماماً، يمكنني أن أوصلك للمنزل.
Asking a coworker for help
Would you mind giving me a lift to the station?
هل تمانع في إيصالي إلى المحطة؟
Texting a friend before an event
Hey! Do you need a lift to the party tonight?
مهلاً! هل تحتاج إلى توصيلة للحفلة الليلة؟
زمینه فرهنگی
The phrase highlights the car-centric culture of many English-speaking nations. While 'lift' is the preferred British term, it has become a universal symbol of helpfulness. Interestingly, 'lift' also means 'elevator' in British English, but context always makes the meaning clear.
British vs American
If you are in London, say `lift`. If you are in New York, `ride` is more common, but everyone will still understand `lift`!
Don't confuse with elevators
In the UK, an elevator is called a `lift`. If someone asks for a lift in a building, they want the elevator, not your car!
در ۱۵ ثانیه
- Offering to drive someone to their destination in your car.
- A friendly, helpful gesture for friends, family, or colleagues.
- Commonly used in both British and American English contexts.
What It Means
Give someone a lift is a classic English expression. It means picking someone up in your vehicle. You take them where they need to go. It is a simple act of kindness. Most people use it for short trips. It is about sharing your car and your time.
How To Use It
You can use this phrase with friends or family. It works well with coworkers too. You usually say give [person] a lift. For example, I can give you a lift. You can also ask for one. Can you give me a lift? It sounds very natural and helpful. Don't worry about the car type. Whether it is a truck or a sedan, it is still a lift.
When To Use It
Use it when you see a friend walking in the rain. Use it when a colleague's car is at the mechanic. It is perfect for after a party or a meeting. It is a great way to be a hero in small moments. You might text a friend: Need a lift to the airport? It shows you are thinking of them.
When NOT To Use It
Avoid using this in very formal business contracts. It is a bit too friendly for a legal document. Also, do not use it if you are a professional taxi driver. Taxis provide a service, not a lift. If you are charging money, it feels a bit strange. Also, if you are literally picking someone up with your arms, that is not a lift in this context. That would just be confusing!
Cultural Background
In the UK and Australia, lift is the standard word. In the US, people often say give someone a ride. However, both are understood globally. It reflects a culture of community and helping out. In many English-speaking countries, carpooling is a common social habit. Offering a lift is a way to bond during a commute. It is the ultimate 'nice neighbor' move.
Common Variations
In American English, you will hear give someone a ride. Some people say catch a lift if they are the ones needing the ride. You might also hear hitch a lift, though that sounds a bit more like hitchhiking. If you want to be very casual, you can say drop someone off. All these phrases keep the wheels turning and the friendships growing.
نکات کاربردی
This is a very safe, multi-purpose phrase. It fits perfectly in daily conversation and workplace interactions. Just remember that in British English, a 'lift' is also an elevator, so context is key when you are inside a building!
British vs American
If you are in London, say `lift`. If you are in New York, `ride` is more common, but everyone will still understand `lift`!
Don't confuse with elevators
In the UK, an elevator is called a `lift`. If someone asks for a lift in a building, they want the elevator, not your car!
The 'Gas Money' Rule
For short lifts, it's polite to just say 'thank you'. For very long lifts (like to another city), it's a nice cultural touch to offer some 'gas money'.
مثالها
6My car is right outside, I can give you a lift home.
سيارتي بالخارج تماماً، يمكنني أن أوصلك للمنزل.
A very common way to offer help to a peer.
Would you mind giving me a lift to the station?
هل تمانع في إيصالي إلى المحطة؟
A polite way to request a favor.
Hey! Do you need a lift to the party tonight?
مهلاً! هل تحتاج إلى توصيلة للحفلة الليلة؟
Short and casual for digital communication.
I'd give you a lift, but I think my car might explode with two people in it!
كنت سأوصلك، لكنني أعتقد أن سيارتي قد تنفجر بوجود شخصين فيها!
Using the phrase to make a joke about a tiny vehicle.
Don't worry about the bus, I'll give you a lift so we can talk.
لا تقلق بشأن الحافلة، سأوصلك لكي نتمكن من التحدث.
Shows emotional support and quality time.
If you are heading to the hotel, I can give you a lift in my car.
إذا كنت متوجهاً إلى الفندق، يمكنني أن أوصلك في سيارتي.
Polite and helpful in a professional setting.
خودت رو بسنج
Choose the correct word to complete the helpful offer.
It's raining outside! Let me ___ you a lift to the office.
The standard collocation is always `give someone a lift`.
Complete the question to a friend.
Can you give me a ___ to the airport tomorrow morning?
In this context, `lift` refers to a ride in a car.
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ابزارهای بصری یادگیری
Formality of 'Give someone a lift'
Wanna hitch?
Hitch a ride
Used with close friends
Need a lift?
Standard daily use
I can give you a lift.
Polite professional offer
May I offer you a lift?
When to offer a lift
Bad Weather
It's pouring rain!
Car Trouble
My car won't start.
Late Night
After a late party.
Heavy Bags
Coming from the airport.
سوالات متداول
10 سوالYes, they are identical in meaning. Give a lift is more common in British English, while give a ride is the American favorite.
Usually no. It almost always refers to a car or a van. If you are on a bike, you'd say give you a ride on my pegs or something similar.
Not at all, as long as you are polite! Use Could you possibly give me a lift? to sound extra respectful.
You can say Yes, that would be great, thank you! or No thanks, I'm happy to walk.
Actually, yes! To give someone's spirits a lift means to cheer them up. Context will tell you if it's about a car or emotions.
Yes, it is perfectly fine. It is a helpful, neutral phrase that works in most professional settings.
No, that sounds like you are physically picking them up with your hands. Always use give you a lift.
The past tense is gave. For example: He gave me a lift to the mall yesterday.
It's helpful. You can say give you a lift to the gym or give you a lift home.
It's rare. Usually, we use it for land vehicles. For a boat, you might just say give you a ride.
عبارات مرتبط
Give someone a ride
The American equivalent of giving a lift.
Pick someone up
To go to a location to get someone in your car.
Drop someone off
To take someone to their destination and leave them there.
Carpool
When a group of people travel together in one car to save money/gas.
Hitch a ride
To get a ride from a stranger or a friend, often by asking.
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