Verbal Ability - Idioms and Phrases - Discussion

Discussion Forum : Idioms and Phrases - Section 2 (Q.No. 1)
Directions to Solve
In the following questions four alternatives are given for the idiom/phrase italicised and underlined in the sentence. Choose the alternative which best expresses the meaning of idiom/phrase.

1.
Sobhraj could be easily arrested because the police were tipped off in a advance.
Toppled over
Bribed
Given advance information
Threatened
Answer: Option
Explanation:
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Discussion:
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Sandy said:   9 years ago
To give someone a warning or secret information about something. They were arrested after the police were tipped off.
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Anupam said:   1 decade ago
to give someone a valuable piece of news about someone or something

Gaja said:   10 years ago
Meaning of tipped off?

Malleswari said:   10 years ago
Tipped off meaning is to supply with private or secret information.

Ritesh Pandit said:   10 years ago
Tipped off means to have a secret information about the person and make a trap as per the information.

Aarju said:   9 years ago
It means giving an advance or more information.

Ashish said:   7 years ago
Tipped off simply means to provide important informations concerned with the incident.

Vishwak Sai said:   1 year ago
Is tipped of refer to bribe?

Anyone, please explain to me.

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