grass (on)

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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  • This means learning when to step back, when to feel and when to talk, as well as when to turn it off.
    Mark Travers, Forbes.com, 19 June 2025
  • File photo: Donald Trump stops and talks to the media on the South Lawn at the White House on June 15, 2025 in Washington, D.C.
    Isabel van Brugen, MSNBC Newsweek, 19 June 2025
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  • Different experiences inform a more complete understanding of the problem and potential solutions.
    Karlo Tanjuakio, Forbes.com, 10 June 2025
  • His mother informs Mel and his sister that their father will be out on day release but urges them not to share their address with him.
    David Rooney, HollywoodReporter, 10 June 2025
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“Grass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grass%20%28on%29. Accessed 23 Jun. 2025.

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