grass (on)

Definition of grass (on)next
British slang
as in to tell (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities that bloke would grass on his own mater to save himself

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Verb
  • The defendant also did not talk much about gender issues or LGBTQ rights, Twiggs said.
    ABC News, ABC News, 10 July 2026
  • Enjoy socializing and talking to people from different backgrounds.
    Georgia Nicols, Denver Post, 10 July 2026
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  • In addition,18 employees who had been placed in the 2026 fiscal year layoff prevention pool will be informed that their stay in that pool has expired, the district said.
    Jeramie Bizzle, CBS News, 14 July 2026
  • Prioritize safety, stay impeccably informed, and assume responsibility to shield lives and property.
    CA Weather Bot, Sacbee.com, 14 July 2026
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“Grass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grass%20%28on%29. Accessed 16 Jul. 2026.

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