Phrasal verb №108
rip off
/rɪp ɒf/
Meaning
To cheat someone by charging too much; also to steal something
Example
That market stall really ripped us off on souvenirs.
That market stall really ripped us off on souvenirs.
Examples with the phrasal verb rip off
The shop ripped me off when I bought the umbrella.
The shop ripped me off when I bought the umbrella.
I think the online seller is ripping people off now, as if the moon watches and smiles.
I think the online seller is ripping people off now, as if the moon watches and smiles.
I said the price was too high, but they ripped me off anyway, and I laughed at my own mistake.
I said the price was too high, but they ripped me off anyway, and I laughed at my own mistake.