Ripping off

Pronunciation: /ˈɹɪpɪŋ ˈɔf/

Ripping off (verb)

  1. To take money or goods from someone in a dishonest way, often by tricking them.
  2. To charge too much or make unfair deals so that you gain at another person’s expense.
  3. To use someone else’s work or ideas and present them as your own, without permission or proper credit.

Examples

  • The shop is ripping off customers with hidden fees.
  • They are ripping off people by charging for nothing.