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  1. 22-Oct-2011, 15:55 #1
    allthewayanime
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    Default give you a ride home/give you a lift home

    Which one is used: give you a ride home or give you a lift home?
  2. 22-Oct-2011, 17:28 #2
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    Default Re: give you a ride home/give you a lift home

    I agree. In England you would never use 'give a ride' it's an Americanism.
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