RIP OFF


Meaning of RIP OFF in English

If someone rips you off , they cheat you by charging you too much money for something or by selling you something that is broken or damaged. ( INFORMAL )

The Consumer Federation claims banks are ripping you off by not passing along savings on interest rates...

The airlines have been accused of ripping off customers.

PHRASAL VERB : V n P , V P n (not pron)

see also rip-off

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