Could I have a lift?

Could I have a lift?
Could I have a lift? & How about a lift?
Would you please give me a ride (in your car)? (This usually refers to a destination that is the same as the driver's or on the way to the driver's destination. Also used with

can

or

may

in place of

could

.) •

Bob: Going north? Could I have a lift? Bill: Sure. Hop in. Bob: Thanks. That's such a long walk to the north end of campus.

Sue: Can I have a lift? I'm late. Mary: Sure, if you're going somewhere on Maple Street.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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