taken for a ride
The phrase "taken for a ride" is an idiomatic expression that means someone has been deceived, manipulated, or cheated, typically for personal gain or amusement by another person or a group. It implies that the individual has been misled, tricked, or duped unintentionally or without realizing it until it is too late.
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