split on
phrasal 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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What the result in the Senate will be has largely been a mystery to even the most connected insiders, as Senate Republicans have proven nearly evenly split on the matter.
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
On level three, Aroma 360 and Mango opened; Zara expanded with a new concept and better configuration after being split on levels three and four, and H&M moved to a new space after also being on levels three and four.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The central bank lowered interest rates even as members were split on the decision — some feared a cut would fire up inflation, while others felt a cut was necessary to strengthen the job market.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
The jurors described an initial 10-2 split on the 12-person panel.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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Kayla Dwyer, IndyStar, 11 Dec. 2025
On level three, Aroma 360 and Mango opened; Zara expanded with a new concept and better configuration after being split on levels three and four, and H&M moved to a new space after also being on levels three and four.
—David Moin, Footwear News, 10 Dec. 2025
The central bank lowered interest rates even as members were split on the decision — some feared a cut would fire up inflation, while others felt a cut was necessary to strengthen the job market.
—Julie Coleman, CNBC, 10 Dec. 2025
The jurors described an initial 10-2 split on the 12-person panel.
—Scott MacFarlane, CBS News, 8 Dec. 2025
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 16 Dec. 2025.
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