ride vs lift

[snade17]

Could you tell if there is any difference in meaning between the two phrases:
1. "to give somebody a ride"
2 "to give somebody a lift"

[riverkid]

Originally Posted by snade17

Could you tell if there is any difference in meaning between the two phrases:
1. "to give somebody a ride"
2 "to give somebody a lift"

When they describe a ride/lift to somewhere in a car, they have the same meaning, Snade.

[Naamplao]

Originally Posted by snade17

Could you tell if there is any difference in meaning between the two phrases:
1. "to give somebody a ride"
2 "to give somebody a lift"

As RiverKid said when applied to giving someone a ride in a car, there is no difference.

However, to give somebody a lift can also have another meaning, depending on context. It can mean to raise someone's spirits....make them feel better.

[snade17]

Thank you very much for your quick reply.