grassed (on)

past tense of grass (on), British slang
as in told (on)
to give information (as to the authorities) about another's improper or unlawful activities that bloke would grass on his own mater to save himself

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  • During their visit, the wife talked incessantly, sharing stories about their family members in great detail.
    R. Eric Thomas, Washington Post, 31 Aug. 2026
  • The Hollywood Reporter reported in November 2024 that Cruise had talked to Paramount about a follow-up to his 1990 NASCAR racing film.
    ABC News, ABC News, 29 Aug. 2026
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  • As she was being evaluated, a doctor informed her she had been flagged for receiving excessive pain medication prescriptions.
    Joshua Goodman, Fortune, 28 Aug. 2026
  • King Charles was informed of their move a few days before the announcement.
    The Week UK, TheWeek, 28 Aug. 2026
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“Grassed (on).” Merriam-Webster.com Thesaurus, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/thesaurus/grassed%20%28on%29. Accessed 1 Sep. 2026.

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