Glossary entry

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.

Added to glossary by Craft.Content
Jan 18, 2005 05:47
19 yrs ago
English term

You tipped off

Non-PRO English Other Other
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.
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4 KudoZ points awarded for this answer. Comment: "Can i have the trans in malay as well. tq"
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30 mins

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.
Peer comment(s):

agree Rebecca Hendry
2 hrs
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