Can I have a lift?

Can I have a lift?

A request for a ride, as in one's car. If you're going to that part of town, can I have a lift? I'll give you money for gas.
See also: can, have
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Could I have a lift?

 and How about a lift?
Would you please give me a ride (in your car)? (This usually refers to a destination that is the same as the driver's or on the way to the driver's destination. Also used with can or may in place of could.) Bob: Going north? Could I have a lift? Bill: Sure. Hop in. Bob: Thanks. That's such a long walk to the north end of campus. Sue: Can I have a lift? I'm late. Mary: Sure, if you're going somewhere on Maple Street.
See also: could, have
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • be remembered as (something)
  • be remembered as/for something
  • be remembered for (something)
  • (one's) old man
  • (one's) old lady
  • at (one's) doorstep
  • at doorstep
  • at expense
  • at somebody's expense
  • at someone's expense