on the fiddle
US /ɑn ðə ˈfɪdl/
UK /ɑn ðə ˈfɪdl/
1.
fraude plegen, sjoemelen
involved in dishonest or illegal activities, especially involving money
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He was caught on the fiddle, taking money from the company.
Hij werd betrapt op de fraude, geld nemend van het bedrijf.
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Many politicians are suspected of being on the fiddle.
Veel politici worden verdacht van fraude.