Phrasal Verb - Ripping Off
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.Definition
- To take something, especially money, dishonestly or by force from someone, especially when they are not aware of it.
- To sell something at an excessively high price, cheating or defrauding the buyer.
- To duplicate, imitate, or plagiarize someone's work, ideas, or creations without permission.
Examples
| No. | Example |
|---|---|
| 1 | He was ripped off by a taxi driver who charged him double the fare. |
| 2 | The company was accused of ripping off customers by selling defective products. |
| 3 | The artist was upset when her painting was ripped off and sold as someone else's work. |
| 4 | The car dealership was sued for ripping off consumers with false advertising. |
| 5 | The employees were angry when the CEO ripped off bonuses from their salaries. |
| 6 | The singer's new album was criticized for ripping off the sound of an older band. |
| 7 | The student was ripped off by the tutor, who demanded extra payment for unneeded lessons. |
| 8 | The actor was devastated when he discovered his lines had been ripped off by another actor. |
| 9 | The company was fined for ripping off retirees with high-interest loans. |
| 10 | The chef was accused of ripping off a rival restaurant's signature dish. |