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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