Dime dropper In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "dime dropper", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-10-23 11:10

Meaning of Dime dropper

Dime dropper American slang countable noun

It was derived from the concept of putting a dime (coin) into a payphone to make a call.

Used to refer to someone who is a informer

Mark is the dime-dropper who snitched on me, although he my best friend.

The gang has been searching high and low for the dime-dropper in order to take revenge on him.

Grammar and Usage of Dime dropper

Plural noun: dime-droppers.

More examples:

Peter admitted that he was one of the dime-droppers.

Origin of Dime dropper

This phrase was used in the 1960s.


 
error

Report Error

Do you see anything wrong?

Share your idioms

If you are really thankful, what do you do? You share.

Submit An Idiom

Make a Donation!

Help us update and complete more idioms

Donate

TODAY
Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

Join the Newsletter

Subscribe to our newsletter to get the latest updates!

Darkmode