blow the whistle
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blow the whistle
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When used idiomatically, probably an allusion to a police officer blowing his or her whistle on observing a violation of the law.
verb blows the whistle · blowing the whistle · blew the whistle · blown the whistle
- To disclose information to the public or to appropriate authorities concerning the illegal or socially harmful actions of a person or group, especially a corporation or government agency. In some jurisdictions, it is illegal to fire a person for blowing the whistle on an employer.
- To make a piercing sound which signals a referee's action or the end of a game.
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verb disclose information to the public
| Español | chivarse, dar el soplo, propalar, pregonar, delatar |
|---|---|
| 中文 | 揭發 /揭发 jiēfā, 舉報 /举报 jǔbào, 告發 /告发 gàofā, 檢舉 /检举 jiǎnjǔ |
| Português | botar a boca no trombone |
| Français | dénoncer, dévoiler, mettre à nu, mettre au jour |
| Deutsch | verpfeifen, ausposaunen |
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title = {blow the whistle},
howpublished = {Wiktionary, via Micwyn},
year = {2026},
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urldate = {2026-11-06}
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