[take] {sb} for a ride

to take someone out in a vehicle such as a car or plane, in order to have fun

Please take me for a ride in your new car.
Would you take us for a ride in your boat?

to deliberately kill a person

The idiom "take someone for a ride" originated in the early 20th century and is thought to have its roots in the world of organized crime. It is used to refer to the act of luring a person to their death by offering them a seemingly innocent ride in a vehicle.

There had been previous killings, but Brent was the first to be taken for a ride in true gangster style.Police said his shooting had the earmarks of a professional job.
The mob boss ordered his henchmen to take their target for a ride and ensure that he never returned.
The investigation revealed that the victim had been taken for a ride and shot in a remote area, leaving no witnesses.
In the crime novel, the hitman often took his victims for a ride before carrying out the contract killings.

to deceive a person, often in order to steal their money

The idiom "take someone for a ride" originated in American slang during the early 20th century, particularly in the context of organized crime. The phrase initially referred to the act of luring an unsuspecting person into a car with the intention of kidnapping or murdering them. Over time, the expression has evolved to encompass a broader meaning, indicating deceit or manipulation, where someone is misled or tricked for personal gain.

The smooth-talking salesman tried to take the elderly couple for a ride by selling them an overpriced and unnecessary insurance policy.
Be cautious with online offers that seem too good to be true; scammers may be trying to take you for a ride.
The fraudulent investment scheme promised enormous returns but was merely an attempt to take unsuspecting investors for a ride.
Unaware of the mechanic's dishonesty, she feared he might take her for a ride by recommending unnecessary repairs.
The con artist convinced the gullible tourist to invest in a fake business opportunity, ultimately taking them for a ride and disappearing with their money.