Blow the Whistle on Someone.
English
idiom
To tell the police or a boss that someone did something wrong.
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To tell the police or a boss that someone did something wrong.
Trusted by1.5M+English learners & teachers worldwide
To report serious wrongdoing to the authorities.
When you blow the whistle, you tell the police or the press about something illegal that others wanted hidden.
It usually comes at a personal cost, which is why it counts as an act of conscience.
"Spill the Beans"
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Reveal a secret, often accidentally
"Throw Someone Under the Bus"
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Blame someone to save yourself
"Blow the Whistle on Someone"
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Report bad behavior to authorities
I've documented everything, and I'm prepared to blow the whistle if this continues.
Let's take it to compliance before it goes external.
You could lose your job over this.
Maybe, but I'd rather blow the whistle than pretend I didn't see it.
Whoever blew the whistle on that company probably saved lives.
And probably ended their own career doing it.
