on the fiddle
US /ɑn ðə ˈfɪdl/
UK /ɑn ðə ˈfɪdl/
1.
hacer trampas, estafar
involved in dishonest or illegal activities, especially involving money
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He was caught on the fiddle, taking money from the company.
Fue pillado haciendo trampas, cogiendo dinero de la empresa.
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Many politicians are suspected of being on the fiddle.
Muchos políticos son sospechosos de estar haciendo trampas.