Meaning of 'hitchhike'

[Priscila]

Test No. express/advan-3 "Lucky Alex", question 8

He decided he would swallow his pride and try and hitchhike.

(a) take his medicine
(b) take no interest in other people
(c) not worry what people thought
(d) forget about himself

Test No. express/advan-3 "Lucky Alex", answer 8

He decided he would not worry what people thought and try and hitchhike.

Correct answer: (c) not worry what people thought

Your answer was: incorrect
He decided he would forget about himself and try and hitchhike.
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What is hitchhike?

[Alan]

This means stand at the side of the road and (in the UK) wave your thumb in a forward direction to try and persuade a driver to stop and take you in their car. Sometimes the expression is: hitch a lift
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