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Phrasal Verb: Rat on

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Rat on - Inform authorities about someone's wrongdoings
Example:
She RATTED ON her neighbours to the police because they were smuggling alcohol from France.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- International English
Rat on - Fail to keep a promise
Example:
He always RATS ON his promises.
Notes:
- Inseparable
- British English
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Other Phrasal Verbs

We have 3 phrasal verbs with 'RAT'

- Rat on
- Rat out
- Rat through

 
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