get a taxi

Meaning

This expression means to catch, hail, or book a taxicab for transportation. It is a highly common and practical phrase used when traveling or planning a journey. It is neutral and can be used in both casual and professional situations.

Examples

• It is raining, so let's get a taxi instead of walking.

  It is raining, so let's get a taxi instead of walking.

• Can you help me get a taxi to the airport?

  Can you help me get a taxi to the airport?

• We should get a taxi; the train station is too far.

  We should get a taxi; the train station is too far.

• I will get a taxi after the party ends tonight.

  I will get a taxi after the party ends tonight.

• Where is the best place to get a taxi around here?

  Where is the best place to get a taxi around here?

Common Mistakes

• ✗ We need to take a taxi car.

  ✓ We need to get a taxi.

  "Taxi" already implies a car. Adding "car" after "taxi" is redundant and unnatural.

• ✗ I will catch a taxi cab.

  ✓ I will get a taxi.

  While "taxicab" is a valid word, modern speakers almost always say "taxi" or "cab" on its own, and "get a taxi" is the most common verb-noun pairing.

Related Expressions

Practice

• It's late and there are no buses, so we should ___.

  💡 Find a cab to go home.

  Show answer

  get a taxi

• Can you ask the hotel reception to ___ for us?

  💡 Order a cab.

  Show answer

  get a taxi