English · Slang Attested

on the fiddle

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Both English Tiếng Việt

Meaning · English

Engaged in financially dishonest behaviour.

Nghĩa · Tiếng Việt

đang tham gia vào hành vi tài chính không trung thực

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Where it’s used: Used American English

He can't possibly afford that house on his salary. He must be on the fiddle.

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 fiddle” mean?

Engaged in financially dishonest behaviour.

Is “on the fiddle” formal or informal?

on the fiddle is generally slang.

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