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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Social media users are split on the right etiquette for flying economy.
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
People in town are split on how badly the federal cuts will affect Hamilton.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 26 May 2025
The even split on the high court is the result of the recusal of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
House Republicans were split on the matter as their caucus has called for a two-year wage freeze for state employees in order to balance the state budget currently being negotiated as the regular legislative session’s June 4 adjournment approaches.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
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Alyce Collins, MSNBC Newsweek, 27 May 2025
People in town are split on how badly the federal cuts will affect Hamilton.
—Katheryn Houghton, NPR, 26 May 2025
The even split on the high court is the result of the recusal of Justice Amy Coney Barrett.
—New York Daily News Editorial Board, New York Daily News, 24 May 2025
House Republicans were split on the matter as their caucus has called for a two-year wage freeze for state employees in order to balance the state budget currently being negotiated as the regular legislative session’s June 4 adjournment approaches.
—Christopher Keating, Hartford Courant, 21 May 2025
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“Split on.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/split%20on. Accessed 9 Jun. 2025.
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