drop a dime on someone
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Meaning · English
To inform on (a person); to turn someone in.
Register: slang
Where it’s used:
Used
American English
Examples
It seems somebody has dropped a dime on you guys, and there is nothing more I can do.
Usage example from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30)
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “drop a dime on someone” mean?
To inform on (a person); to turn someone in.
Is “drop a dime on someone” formal or informal?
drop a dime on someone is generally slang.