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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Another coworker said Dorgan appeared to be split on the issue of transgender acceptance, one second being proud of transitioning and the next, embarrassed.
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Kimberlee Kruesi, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Investors are split on whether the sell-off was overdone.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Research is split on the best way to educate deaf kids — whether that be through listening and spoken language, ASL or a mix of both.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
The Fed has held rates steady, but markets are split on when more rate cuts might come, and officials themselves aren't sending a unified signal.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
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Kimberlee Kruesi, Chicago Tribune, 17 Feb. 2026
Investors are split on whether the sell-off was overdone.
—John Towfighi, CNN Money, 10 Feb. 2026
Research is split on the best way to educate deaf kids — whether that be through listening and spoken language, ASL or a mix of both.
—Claire Rafford, IndyStar, 9 Feb. 2026
The Fed has held rates steady, but markets are split on when more rate cuts might come, and officials themselves aren't sending a unified signal.
—Angelica Leicht, CBS News, 9 Feb. 2026
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 20 Feb. 2026.
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