Rip off Meaning in English
expression
ˈɹɪp/ /ˈɔf
RIP-awf
ɹˈɪp/ /ˈɒf
RIP-of
Definition
A 'rip off' is something that is much too expensive for what it is, or a situation where someone is cheated out of money, especially by being overcharged.
Usage & Nuances
Informal slang, mainly for talking about high prices or scams. Common collocations: 'total rip off', 'what a rip off!'. Can be a noun or verb ('to rip someone off'). Often used to express annoyance or warning.
Spanish: estafa - robo (precio) - timoPortuguese (BR): golpe - roubo (preço) - enganaçãoPortuguese (PT): roubo (preço) - aldrabice - fraudeChinese (Simplified): 敲竹杠 - 骗钱 (价格) - 宰人Chinese (Traditional): 敲竹槓 - 騙錢 (價格) - 宰人Hindi: धोखा - ज्यादा पैसे लेनाArabic: احتيال - سرقة (سعر)Bengali: প্রতারণা - ঠকানো দামRussian: обдираловка - развод (на деньги)Japanese: ぼったくり - 法外な値段Vietnamese: chặt chém - lừa đảo (về giá)Korean: 바가지 - 바가지를 씌우다Turkish: kazık - fahiş fiyat - dolandırıcılık (para ile ilgili)Urdu: لوٹنا - نقلی یا زیادہ قیمت لیناIndonesian: penipuan (harga) - harga kemahalan
Example Sentences
This T-shirt is a rip off. It costs $50!
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Be careful not to get a rip off at the market.
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That restaurant was a real rip off.
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Did you see the prices? What a rip off!
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Don't buy souvenirs there. They're all rip offs for tourists.
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I paid $10 for water. I totally got ripped off.
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