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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Despite being split on the issue, the Court of Appeals never wrote an opinion, let alone gave its reasoning.
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Paul Sonn, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
The network reported that respondents were split on if either party represented the middle class, with a third saying neither did.
—James Powel, USA Today, 1 June 2025
Democrats were split on the subject two years ago (20% better, 21% worse), but now feel border security is worse rather than better (23% better, 36% worse).
—Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Social media users are split on the right etiquette for flying economy.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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Paul Sonn, New York Daily News, 4 June 2025
The network reported that respondents were split on if either party represented the middle class, with a third saying neither did.
—James Powel, USA Today, 1 June 2025
Democrats were split on the subject two years ago (20% better, 21% worse), but now feel border security is worse rather than better (23% better, 36% worse).
—Victoria Balara, FOXNews.com, 24 Apr. 2025
Social media users are split on the right etiquette for flying economy.
—Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 24 Jun. 2025.
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