take for a spin

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take for a spin

verb takes for a spin · taking for a spin · took for a spin · taken for a spin

idiomatic, transitive To test or try out something, especially an automobile. I kicked the tires and then the salesperson invited me to take the car for a spin.
Similar: give something a whirl
idiomatic, transitive, of a person To take, as a companion, for a drive in a motor vehicle. On Sunday, I took my family for a spin through the surrounding countryside.

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@misc{take_for_a_spin_2026,
  title = {take for a spin},
  howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
  year = {2026},
  url = {https://micwyn.com/word/take%20for%20a%20spin},
  urldate = {2026-11-06}
}