thumb-rides

[US]/[θʌm ˈraɪdz]/
[UK]/[θʌm ˈraɪdz]/
Frequency: Very High

Translation

v. Ir de parrilla; obtener un viaje extendiendo el dedo pulgar.
n. Un viaje obtenido mediante parrilla, típicamente parado en el lado de la carretera con el dedo pulgar extendido.

Phrases & Collocations

thumb-rides accepted

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thumb-rides available

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Example Sentences

we often saw people giving thumb-rides while backpacking across europe.

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he gave a cheerful thumb-ride to a passing truck driver.

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despite the rain, they were hoping to get a thumb-ride somewhere.

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the young couple tried thumb-riding to save money on transportation.

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she remembered the thrill of hitchhiking and giving thumb-rides as a teenager.

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he learned the art of giving a convincing thumb-ride to increase his chances.

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they waited patiently by the highway, giving thumb-rides to passing vehicles.

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giving thumb-rides used to be a more common way to travel long distances.

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the sign clearly stated "no thumb-rides allowed" on the side of the road.

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after their car broke down, they resorted to giving thumb-rides to find help.

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he practiced giving a friendly thumb-ride, hoping for a quick lift.

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