drop a dime on
US /drɑp ə daɪm ɑn/
UK /drɑp ə daɪm ɑn/
1.
melaporkan, mengadu
to inform the police or other authorities about someone's illegal activities
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He threatened to drop a dime on his accomplice if he didn't get a larger share.
Dia mengancam untuk melaporkan rakan subahatnya jika dia tidak mendapat bahagian yang lebih besar.
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Someone must have dropped a dime on them, that's how the police found out.
Seseorang pasti telah melaporkan mereka, begitulah polis mengetahuinya.