[Idiom] GO FOR A SPIN. - Learn How to Describe Quick Outings

To take a short drive.

Go for a spin" originates from the earlier automotive days when driving was a novel enjoyment, and individuals would take brief, leisurely drives to 'spin' the car around the neighborhood. This idiom is now casually laid out to mean taking any short, typically enjoyable, trip.

Example Sentences

1. Let's go for a spin in the new car.

   Suggests trying out the new car just for enjoyment or to see how it drives.

2. He took the motorcycle out to go for a spin.

   He decided to casually test how the motorcycle rides.

3. After dinner, they decided to go for a spin around the city.

   They opted to casually drive around the city for pleasure after their meal.