Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
be-on-the-fiddle
idiomatic expression
/biː ɒn ðə ˈfɪdəl/
Definition
To be engaged in dishonest or fraudulent activity, often for personal gain.
Examples
- After the audit revealed discrepancies, it was clear someone had been on the fiddle.
- He was caught trying to be on the fiddle by manipulating the accounts.
Meaning
This phrase typically implies that someone is involved in stealing or cheating, particularly in contexts like work or business.
Synonyms
- cheat
- defraud
- swindle
- trick
- con
