split on
phrasal verb
split on; splitting on; splits on
British, informal
: to give information about the secret or criminal activity of (someone) to the police
He would never split on his chums.
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However, the science world remains split on its benefits.
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New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Medical professionals are split on the best way forward, as some believe it should be taken out while others fear that surgery could have lifelong implications.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Tellingly shared that, in many ways, the jury was split on gender lines.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
But Spillman’s family was split on her decision to pursue a brief national television career.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
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New Atlas, 1 Mar. 2025
Medical professionals are split on the best way forward, as some believe it should be taken out while others fear that surgery could have lifelong implications.
—Dan Perry, Newsweek, 1 Mar. 2025
Tellingly shared that, in many ways, the jury was split on gender lines.
—Kevin Dolak, The Hollywood Reporter, 19 Feb. 2025
But Spillman’s family was split on her decision to pursue a brief national television career.
—Sandra Gonzalez, CNN, 14 Feb. 2025
See All Example Sentences for split on
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 9 Mar. 2025.
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