on the cross
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Meaning · English
dishonestly
Register: slang
Examples
[…] 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.