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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The victims’ families were split on the plea deal, with two of the families opposed to canceling the trial.
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
Economists are split on how damaging President Trump’s tariff agenda may turn out to be.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Caucus members were split on which of Kaegi’s two primary challengers to support.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Congressional approval, trade deals The president’s base was sharply split on the fundamental issue of who should control tariff policy.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
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Alex Brizee, Idaho Statesman, 23 July 2025
Economists are split on how damaging President Trump’s tariff agenda may turn out to be.
—Eleanor Pringle, Fortune, 19 July 2025
Caucus members were split on which of Kaegi’s two primary challengers to support.
—A.d. Quig, Chicago Tribune, 17 July 2025
Congressional approval, trade deals The president’s base was sharply split on the fundamental issue of who should control tariff policy.
—Brendan Rascius, Miami Herald, 16 July 2025
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 29 Jul. 2025.
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