Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to-blow-the-whistle
idiom
/təʊ ˈbləʊ ðə ˈwɪsl/
Definition
To report unethical or illegal activities within an organization.
Examples
- She decided to blow the whistle on the company’s unsafe practices.
- After witnessing the corruption, he felt it was his duty to blow the whistle.
- The employee faced retaliation for blowing the whistle.
Meaning
This phrase means to inform authorities or the public about wrongdoing, often related to corruption or malpractice.
Synonyms
- report
- expose
- notify
- reveal
- inform
