Glossary entry (derived from question below)
English term or phrase:
You tipped off
English answer:
giving advance warning / intimation / information etc., that would potentially have an impact on future course of action.
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English term
You tipped off
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Meaning plz. tq
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You pre-warned/pre-intimated him/her/them ...
The context could be -
"You tipped off the police / secret service about the bandits' plan"
"You tipped her off about the gift being arranged for her"
"You tipped them off about the bull phase on the share market"
etc.
The phrase usually means giving advance warning / intimation / information etc., that would potentially have an impact on future course of action.
Hth,
Sanjay.
"You tipped off the police / secret service about the bandits' plan"
"You tipped her off about the gift being arranged for her"
"You tipped them off about the bull phase on the share market"
etc.
The phrase usually means giving advance warning / intimation / information etc., that would potentially have an impact on future course of action.
Hth,
Sanjay.
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Comment: "Can i have the trans in malay as well. tq"
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you informed him...,
Gave him/her a tip. It means to inform somebody in confidence (on the quiet) about something which is not common knowledge.
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