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taking for a spin

taking for a spin is the present participle of take for a spin.

Meaning of take for a spin

Verb

take for a spin (third-person singular simple present takes for a spin, present participle taking for a spin, simple past took for a spin, past participle taken for a spin)

  1. (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.
  2. (idiomatic, transitive) 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.

Questions about taking for a spin

What is taking for a spin the present participle of?
Taking for a spin is the present participle of take for a spin.

Words near taking for a spin in the dictionary

  1. taking five
  2. taking flight
  3. taking for
  4. taking for a drive
  5. taking for a ride
  6. taking for a spin
  7. taking for granite
  8. taking for granted
  9. taking form
  10. taking French leave
  11. taking fright

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