grasses (on)

Definition of grasses (on)next
present tense third-person singular of grass (on), British slang
as in splits (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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  • Klaus talks to his sister in California on an elegant brass and Bakelite 1940s telephone (the props are divine throughout), complete with operator interruptions.
    Leslie Felperin, HollywoodReporter, 14 May 2026
  • Our correspondent talks to him.
    Greg Dixon, NPR, 14 May 2026
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  • From bougainvillea pink to garden greens, see how nature informs designer Peter Dunham's fearless use of color and pattern.
    Eleni N. Gage, Better Homes & Gardens, 13 May 2026
  • Inside, the metal drive-mode knob is treated to a red anodized finish, which also informs the color of the contrast stitching, seatbelts, headrest embroidery, and piping.
    Bradley Iger, Robb Report, 8 May 2026
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“Grasses (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grasses%20%28on%29. Accessed 18 May. 2026.

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