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on the rob

on the rob prepositional phrase: engaged in theft.

Prepositional phrase

  1. (UK, slang) Engaged in theft.
    • He tries to plug himself in the mains with his knob,
      And when he's fully recharged he goes out on the rob.2004, Goldie Lookin Chain (band), Half Man Half Machine (song)
    Synonyms:
    on the nick

Synonyms of on the rob

Questions about on the rob

What does on the rob mean?
On the rob means engaged in theft.
What part of speech is on the rob?
On the rob is a prepositional phrase.

Words near on the rob in the dictionary

  1. on the right side of history
  2. on the right track
  3. on the rise
  4. on the rivet
  5. on the road
  6. on the rob
  7. on the rocks
  8. on the ropes
  9. on the run
  10. on the safe side
  11. on the same page

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