catch a tramp
v. phr.— «Like in the good old days, hitchhiking or “catching a tramp,” as it’s known among us locals, is still considered safe in Gush Katif and you can actually rely on any passing car to stop and give you a ride, even if it means a detour for the driver.» —“The Wonderful People of Gush Katif” by Ya’ara Paldi Israel National News July 3, 2005. (source: Double-Tongued Dictionary)
Further reading
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