split on
verb
split on; splitting on; splits on
British, informal
: to give information about the secret or criminal activity of (someone) to the police
He would never split on his chums.
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The show has reasonably strong reviews so far with a 75%/61% split on RT with a lot of the criticism directed at either the pacing or the general antipathy toward endless remakes.
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Analysts are now split on oil's price trajectory.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In advance of Kellen's appearance, Comer told reporters that committee members were split on their perceptions of her, given the allegations that Kellen was involved in scheduling some of Epstein's massages.
—James Hill, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Heise and Swanson are split on the Arc de Triomphe.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 May 2026
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Erik Kain, Forbes.com, 12 June 2026
Analysts are now split on oil's price trajectory.
—Hugh Leask, CNBC, 8 June 2026
In advance of Kellen's appearance, Comer told reporters that committee members were split on their perceptions of her, given the allegations that Kellen was involved in scheduling some of Epstein's massages.
—James Hill, ABC News, 4 June 2026
Heise and Swanson are split on the Arc de Triomphe.
—Eve Chen, USA Today, 31 May 2026
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 16 Jun. 2026.
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