grassed (on)

past tense of grass (on), British slang
as in told (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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  • Teton talked to a senior crew member who said that many hadn’t been given transportation off the ship or help with their visas.
    — Shayla Love, New Yorker, 6 Nov. 2026
  • His daughters sharpened their communication skills, talked to friends and family, and set up their own playdates.
    — Stephanie Ganz Published, Parents, 6 Nov. 2026
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  • If assessors judge a threat credible, the crew is informed and the captain takes command of decisions for the aircraft, guided by company procedures.
    — Jenni Reid, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2026
  • If a board can be independent, informed, and diligent and still be found to have acted in bad faith, directors are left without a clear rule to follow.
    — Jeffrey Sonnenfeld, Fortune, 6 Nov. 2026
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“Grassed (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grassed%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Nov. 2026.

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