drop a dime on someone

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To inform on (a person); to turn someone in.

Examples

“It seems somebody has dropped a dime on you guys, and there is nothing more I can do.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

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See also

drop a hint drop a load drop a log drop acid drop anchor drop astern

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