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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Fans in the comments are split on Justin's original remarks.
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 May 2025
Most lawmakers in the House applauded the legislation, but teacher and parent advocates in Fort Worth ISD were split on their support for the move.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Despite the upgrade, analysts are split on the stock.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 8 May 2025
The lower courts are split on the question of what parents must prove in order to qualify for those compensatory damages.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
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Catherine Santino, People.com, 20 May 2025
Most lawmakers in the House applauded the legislation, but teacher and parent advocates in Fort Worth ISD were split on their support for the move.
—Lina Ruiz, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 14 May 2025
Despite the upgrade, analysts are split on the stock.
—Hakyung Kim, CNBC, 8 May 2025
The lower courts are split on the question of what parents must prove in order to qualify for those compensatory damages.
—Nina Totenberg, NPR, 28 Apr. 2025
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 28 May. 2025.
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