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[Idiom] Drop a Dime

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24-Jul-2009, 18:13

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Drop a Dime

The idiom "Drop a dime" is defined incorrectly in the (very useful) dictionary. To drop a dime - to inform the police about someone's illegal activities.

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25-Jul-2009, 15:12

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Re: Drop a Dime

Thank you for that.

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27-Jul-2009, 00:42

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Re: Drop a Dime

Thank you

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29-Jul-2009, 03:15

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Re: Drop a Dime

Glad to help, the site is great, thank you guys!

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