🇺🇸 English Expressions: Rip Someone Off 💸

Serge Gray

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15d • Miscellaneous Posting

Hey everyone! 👋

Today’s expression is “rip someone off.”

👉 It means to cheat or scam someone, usually by charging too much or giving a bad deal.

If someone rips you off, you lose money or get tricked. 😤

Origin:

This phrase comes from informal American English in the early 20th century. “Rip” in slang can mean to tear or grab, so “rip off” literally suggests taking something unfairly — usually money. Over time, it became a common way to describe fraud, scams, or overcharging. 🏦

Examples:

• That shop really ripped me off — the shoes were overpriced! 👟

• He felt ripped off after paying for a movie ticket that never worked. 🎟️

• Don’t let anyone rip you off when buying a used car. 🚗

Now it’s your turn! 💬

Drop your own sentence using “rip someone off” below 👇

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