Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blow-the-whistle-on-someone-or-something
phrase
/bloʊ ðə ˈwɪsəl ɒn ˈsʌmˌwʌn ɔr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/
Definition
To report or expose wrongdoing, particularly in a professional or organizational context.
Examples
- He decided to blow the whistle on the company’s fraudulent practices.
- After years of witnessing corruption, she finally blew the whistle on her employer.
- Employees are often afraid to blow the whistle due to possible repercussions.
Meaning
This phrase is used when someone reveals information about illegal or unethical activities, often within a company or government.
Synonyms
- expose
- inform
- reveal
- report
