rip off

1. verb Literally, to tear or pull something off of someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and " off." The throng of screaming fans nearly ripped the singer's shirt off. Luckily, I remembered to rip off the price tag before handing Sara her gift.

2. verb To steal (something). A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and "off." The kids were caught going to different shops around the city and ripping off snacks. If you're ripping cars off, you're going to get caught!

3. verb To plagiarize or shamelessly copy something or someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and "off." I can't believe he ripped my idea off like that! Hey, that was my idea! Don't rip me off like that!

4. verb To steal from or defraud someone; to cheat or swindle someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and "off." The guy said it was a great deal for such a rare album, but I'm starting to think he ripped me off. The CEO was convicted for ripping off nearly a quarter of a million customers over the course of a decade.

5. noun An instance of theft or fraud; a cheat or swindle. The phrase is often used to indicate that the product promised or advertised was not what was delivered. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated or spelled as a single word. They sign you up for recurring payments but never actually send the magazines. It's just a big rip-off. This didn't even come with batteries? What a rip-off!

6. noun An instance of blatant or shameless plagiarism. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. It's a cool-looking movie, but the plot is a total rip-off of "Alien." This didn't even come with batteries? What a rip-off!

See also: off, rip

rip-off

A bad deal; a fraudulent business or transaction. I can't believe I spent so much on this blender, and it's already broken. What a rip-off! I heard on the news that the charity is a rip-off, so don't send them any money.

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

rip someone off

Inf. to steal [something] from someone; to cheat someone. That merchant ripped me off! She rips off everyone.

See also: off, rip

rip something off (of) someone or something

and rip something off

to tear something away from someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) I ripped the cover off of the book accidentally. I ripped off the book cover.

See also: off, rip

rip something off

Inf. to steal something [from someone]. The mugger ripped my purse off of me. Jane ripped off a lot of money. Somebody ripped my wallet off.

See also: off, rip

rip off

[for something] to tear or peel off. My pocket ripped off, and my money is gone now! A piece of the bumper ripped off my car.

See also: off, rip

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

rip off

1. Steal, as in They fired him when they caught him ripping off some of the merchandise.

2. Cheat, defraud, as in These advertising claims have ripped off a great many consumers.

3. Copy, plagiarize, as in He was sued for ripping off someone else's thesis. All three usages are slang from the second half of the 1900s.

See also: off, rip

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

rip off

1. To remove something from something by ripping or tearing: I ripped the tag off the pillow. Rip off a few more bits of cloth to make rags.

2. To remove something quickly: She ripped her shoes off and threw them under the bed. He ripped off his shirt and threw it into the hamper.

3. To steal from someone or something: The thieves ripped off the unsuspecting tourist. The crook ripped the cashier off.

4. To steal something: The shoplifter ripped off five shirts. The thief ripped a car off from the lot.

5. To exploit, swindle, cheat, or defraud someone or something: The false advertising campaign ripped off a lot of people who bought the product. I think the person at the ticket booth ripped me off.

See also: off, rip

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs.

rip someone off

tv. to assault, kill, beat, rob, rape, or cheat someone. Man, they ripped me off for three hundred dollars.

rip something off

tv. to steal something. The crooks ripped off the hubcaps of my car.

rip-off

1. n. a theft; a deception; an exploitation. (see also rip.) What a rip-off! I want my money back.

2. mod. having to do with theft and deception. I consider myself to be rip-off champion of North America.

ripped off

verb

See ripped up

词组	rip off
释义	rip off rip off 1. verb Literally, to tear or pull something off of someone or something. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and " off." The throng of screaming fans nearly ripped the singer's shirt off. Luckily, I remembered to rip off the price tag before handing Sara her gift. 2. verb To steal (something). A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and "off." The kids were caught going to different shops around the city and ripping off snacks. If you're ripping cars off, you're going to get caught! 3. verb To plagiarize or shamelessly copy something or someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and "off." I can't believe he ripped my idea off like that! Hey, that was my idea! Don't rip me off like that! 4. verb To steal from or defraud someone; to cheat or swindle someone. A noun or pronoun can be used between "rip" and "off." The guy said it was a great deal for such a rare album, but I'm starting to think he ripped me off. The CEO was convicted for ripping off nearly a quarter of a million customers over the course of a decade. 5. noun An instance of theft or fraud; a cheat or swindle. The phrase is often used to indicate that the product promised or advertised was not what was delivered. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated or spelled as a single word. They sign you up for recurring payments but never actually send the magazines. It's just a big rip-off. This didn't even come with batteries? What a rip-off! 6. noun An instance of blatant or shameless plagiarism. In this usage, the phrase is usually hyphenated. It's a cool-looking movie, but the plot is a total rip-off of "Alien." This didn't even come with batteries? What a rip-off! See also: off, rip rip-off A bad deal; a fraudulent business or transaction. I can't believe I spent so much on this blender, and it's already broken. What a rip-off! I heard on the news that the charity is a rip-off, so don't send them any money. Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. rip someone off Inf. to steal [something] from someone; to cheat someone. That merchant ripped me off! She rips off everyone. See also: off, rip rip something off (of) someone or something and rip something off to tear something away from someone or something. (Of is usually retained before pronouns.) I ripped the cover off of the book accidentally. I ripped off the book cover. See also: off, rip rip something off Inf. to steal something [from someone]. The mugger ripped my purse off of me. Jane ripped off a lot of money. Somebody ripped my wallet off. See also: off, rip rip off [for something] to tear or peel off. My pocket ripped off, and my money is gone now! A piece of the bumper ripped off my car. See also: off, rip McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. rip off 1. Steal, as in They fired him when they caught him ripping off some of the merchandise. 2. Cheat, defraud, as in These advertising claims have ripped off a great many consumers. 3. Copy, plagiarize, as in He was sued for ripping off someone else's thesis. All three usages are slang from the second half of the 1900s. See also: off, rip The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. rip off v. 1. To remove something from something by ripping or tearing: I ripped the tag off the pillow. Rip off a few more bits of cloth to make rags. 2. To remove something quickly: She ripped her shoes off and threw them under the bed. He ripped off his shirt and threw it into the hamper. 3. To steal from someone or something: The thieves ripped off the unsuspecting tourist. The crook ripped the cashier off. 4. To steal something: The shoplifter ripped off five shirts. The thief ripped a car off from the lot. 5. To exploit, swindle, cheat, or defraud someone or something: The false advertising campaign ripped off a lot of people who bought the product. I think the person at the ticket booth ripped me off. See also: off, rip The American Heritage® Dictionary of Phrasal Verbs. rip someone off tv. to assault, kill, beat, rob, rape, or cheat someone. Man, they ripped me off for three hundred dollars. See also: off, rip, someone rip something off tv. to steal something. The crooks ripped off the hubcaps of my car. See also: off, rip, something rip-off 1. n. a theft; a deception; an exploitation. (see also rip.) What a rip-off! I want my money back. 2. mod. having to do with theft and deception. I consider myself to be rip-off champion of North America. ripped off verb See ripped up See also: off, ripped McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions See also: blow off blow someone/something off check off base off (of) (something else) bite off blow off the map cast off cheese someone off References in periodicals archive Alleged signature rip off: When attorney Armenakis failed to appear at the closing for a $7.35 million condo at 285 Lafayette Street, the seller suspected he had made off with the deposit. Alleged signature rip off: The real estate developer was charged with swindling mortgage lenders out of $11 million, and his co-op at 200 East 74th Street out of $3.94 million, which was earmarked for elevator repairs. Real estate scammers: Have I got a bridge to sell you There are a few more episodes in the Rip Off Republic series, but RTE is remaining tight-lipped about their content. BIRTH OF A CONSUMER CHAMPION; Eddie Hobbs tells how working in insurance sparked rip-off crusade "The journalist was nervous about the tip." Eddie claimed the "file" was a direct attempt by the Government to try and discredit him after Rip Off Republic caused controversy for the state. Rip Off host fury over 'file' TV presenter Eddie Hobbs wants to stick it to the Government by running another Rip Off Republic series before the election. Hobbs: Time for Rip Off 2 The worst case was nine per cent short - a rip off worth more than 17p. Lacking the Fringe spirit Rip Off Ireland is also evident in our over-priced transport system. Irish Daily Mirror Comment: Counting the cost of living So it was inevitable that someone would leap on the Sars bandwagon in an attempt to rip off people terrified for their health. Voice Of The Daily Mirror: A sick rip-off The book, Which?'s Rip Off Britain: And How to Beat It, also claims pounds 5million a day could be saved by switching credit cards. Beat the rip offs "We all know that these charges are a complete rip off." 'RIP-OFF' BANKS FACE BIG PURGE They want to rip off every penny they can - though they would turn their noses up at anything as little as a penny. Voice of The Mirror: Banks: Just another trick in the wall. "They can't just waltz in and rip off all the hard work we have put into Riverdance. Riverdance dolls rip-off
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