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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Analysts are of the view that the BOJ will soon raise interest rates, but are split on the timing for the next hike.
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Lim Hui Jie,anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
However, the split on advancing the bill suggests that other rank-and-file members are willing to go against her recommendations.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The poll also found that most respondents were split on Trump’s approach to the economy.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Bryan hasn't publicly spoken about their breakup since publicly announcing their split on social media that October.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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Lim Hui Jie,anniek Bao, CNBC, 19 Mar. 2025
However, the split on advancing the bill suggests that other rank-and-file members are willing to go against her recommendations.
—Owen Tedford, Forbes, 18 Mar. 2025
The poll also found that most respondents were split on Trump’s approach to the economy.
—Tara Suter, The Hill, 13 Mar. 2025
Bryan hasn't publicly spoken about their breakup since publicly announcing their split on social media that October.
—Skyler Caruso, People.com, 5 Mar. 2025
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 2 Apr. 2025.
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