Meaning of 'Blow the whistle'
What does the saying 'Blow the whistle' mean?
Idiom: Blow the whistle
Meaning:
If somebody blows the whistle on a plan, they report it to the authorities.
Country: International English |
Subject Area: General |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
All idioms have been editorially reviewed. Submitted idioms may have been edited for correctness and completeness.
« Previous: Blow the cobwebs away
Next: Blow your mind »
Similar Idioms
- Blow hot and cold
- Blow the cobwebs away
- Blow a gasket
- Blow off steam
- Blow your stack
- Clean as a whistle
- Wet your whistle
- Blow your own trumpet
- Blow by blow
- Whistle for it
- Whistle-stop tour
- Blow me down
- Blow smoke
- Dog-whistle politics
- Blow your mind
- Blow your own horn
- Blow a fuse
- Whistle down the wind
- Blow out of the water
- Blow your top
- Blow out of proportion
Idiom eBooks from UsingEnglish.com
Explore our collection of idiom eBooks to deepen your understanding of English expressions. Download curated lists of idioms in PDF format - ideal for offline study or classroom use!
Know of an idiom that’s missing? Suggest an idiom using our online form.
See also:
- View examples in Google: Blow the whistle
- Idiom Quizzes