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tip off
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In the US, 'tip off' typically refers to providing advance information or warning about something, such as a crime or illegal activity.
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In sports, a 'tip off' refers to the initial jump ball to start a game.
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tip off
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In the context of law enforcement, to provide a confidential warning or piece of information about a potential crime or illegal activity to the authorities.
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Commonly associated with the image of the American frontier and used by Native American tribes in the Great Plains.
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tiptoe
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Tiptoeing is commonly used to move quietly, especially when trying not to wake someone up.
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Tiptoeing is commonly used to quietly move through a room or avoid making noise in a Western household.
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Tiptoeing is often used to walk quietly, especially when trying not to disturb someone in the same house.
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