VOCABULARY - IDIOMS

Drop a dime

Meaning:

to drop a dime means to make a phone call, usually calling the police to inform on or betray someone.

Examples:

  • Ok, since this is going down tonight, what do we do, drop a dime on Mueller with the cops?
  • I knew you wouldn't drop a dime on me.
  • I'm loyal and I won't drop a dime.
  • You don't think she's going to drop a dime?
  • If you drop a dime over in that stall, don't stoop over to get it.
  • If I come around or try anything, he's gonna drop a dime.
  • I drop a dime, she's gone.
  • Now all you have to do is drop a dime on it, baby.
  • Who asked you to drop a dime on Lennox?
  • If you drop a dime over in that stall, don't stoop over to get it.