Give us a jaunt

phr.

Heard in Dublin

A request for a backer or lift on the back of a bicycle.

In use

Give us a jaunt up to the shop there will ya?

Posh English

Might I trouble you for a ride upon your bicycle up to the shop?

  • Give a backerTo give someone a lift on the back of one's bicycle.
  • JauntA lift on the back of a trailer, a leisurely lift.
  • Give her lantyTo give something full throttle or maximum effort.
  • LiftTo give someone a ride in a vehicle.
  • To lift out ofTo reprimand someone strongly or give them a severe dressing down.
  • Give me a ganderA request to have a look at something.