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give a lift

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give someone a lift

 

1. and give someone a ride Fig. to provide transportation for someone. I've got to get into town. Can you give me a lift?

2. Fig. to raise someone's spirits; to make a person feel better. It was a good conversation, and her kind words really gave me a lift.

See also: give, lift