rip-off

Example Sentences

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He ripped off his coat and began beating hard at the last of the flames that were still valiantly trying to spread.

From Literature

I ripped off the thread and crushed it to a tiny ball.

From Literature

Neighbourhoods were plunged into darkness as power lines snapped, while trees were uprooted and roofs ripped off.

From BBC

While precious metals remain much more valuable than this time last year, the frenzy shows how volatile commodities trading can be, with experts warning would-be sellers to be careful of being ripped off.

From BBC

“I was very disappointed. There needs to be more protection out there, both for consumers and for artists, so people aren’t getting ripped off all the time.”

From Los Angeles Times