split (on)

British
as in to talk
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities promise you won't split on us, and we'll tell you what happened

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  • Join our Space Forums to keep talking space on the latest missions, night sky and more!
    Keith Cooper, Space.com, 24 Sep. 2025
  • Take it by talking with your doctor.
    Heather Hunter, The Washington Examiner, 24 Sep. 2025
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  • For Zirk, informing the public is vital in ensuring the region does not become overlooked.
    Madison Beveridge, San Diego Union-Tribune, 26 Sep. 2025
  • The page informs interested parties of the club’s intentions before asking for email addresses.
    Christopher Tremoglie, The Washington Examiner, 25 Sep. 2025
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“Split (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20%28on%29. Accessed 28 Sep. 2025.

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