Phrase/Idiom | blow the whistle |
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Definition | If you report an illegal or socially-harmful activity to the authorities, and give information about those responsible for it, you blow the whistle or you are a whistle-blower. |
Example | Brian refused to blow the whistle on his boss for fear of losing his well-paid job. |
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