English · Slang Candidate

on the cross

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Meaning · English

dishonestly

[…] in fact, any high mobs-man could get nine pounds each for tenners got “on the cross”; […]

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 “on the cross” mean?

dishonestly

Is “on the cross” formal or informal?

on the cross is generally slang.

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