thumb a ride . thumb a ride {v. phr.}, {informal} To get a ride by hitchhiking; hitchhike. Not having much money, Carl decided to thumb a ride to New York. Categories: add yours {informal} {v. phr.} Source: A Dictionary of American Idioms by A. Makkai, M.T. Boatner, J.E. Gates © 2024 » In RussianTo section: T Subscribe to: American IdiomsIdioms feedEnglish languageHome page and general feed Comment on this entry