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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  • As most pregnant people can attest, talking to your baby while they are still safely tucked away in the womb is one of the most comforting ways to feel that the two of you are connected.
    Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 8 Oct. 2025
  • Alice Marie Johnson, some people are trying to talk to Trump at Mar-a-Lago, some people are trying to get on Fox News to pitch their case.
    Michael Saponara, Billboard, 8 Oct. 2025
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  • The only way attorneys knew their client was detained at the site was because a family member informed them following a phone call from one of the phones located inside cells at the facility.
    Miami Herald, Miami Herald, 2 Oct. 2025
  • And then another thing to keep in mind is the importance of being informed, knowing what’s going on in the world.
    María Mérida, Glamour, 2 Oct. 2025
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“Split (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/split%20%28on%29. Accessed 10 Oct. 2025.

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