grass (on)

Definition of grass (on)next
British slang
as in to tell (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities that bloke would grass on his own mater to save himself

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  • Before assuming the new borrowing limits apply to you, talk with your financial aid office.
    Scott White, Forbes.com, 2 July 2026
  • Above, her mother’s brother, Abdullahi Mohamed, cradled a cup of tea in his hands and talked to her parents about their Central Avenue community, the news of the day and the global events that dominated the early 2000s.
    Julia Coin Updated July 2, Charlotte Observer, 2 July 2026
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  • Emergency responders arrived on the scene and were informed that the victim had been pulled by the current flowing through Sebonac Creek into the Great Peconic Bay, the statement said.
    Megan Fahrney, ABC News, 6 July 2026
  • The company also informed members about 2026 premium changes through phone calls, text messages, regular mail, or email, Baiocchi said.
    Susan Jaffe, NPR, 6 July 2026
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“Grass (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grass%20%28on%29. Accessed 7 Jul. 2026.

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