on the take

Englisch - Englisch

Definition von on the take im Englisch Englisch wörterbuch

Corrupt; receiving bribes or other improper payments

The Prime Minister suggested that, realistically, it would take at least five years to purge corruption from a police force that is 200,000 strong. About 10 per cent of the force are assumed to be on the take.

Relevante Übersetzungen

be on the take

be corrupt, be bribable

Türkische aussprache

ôn dhi teyk

Aussprache

/ˈôn ᴛʜē ˈtāk/ /ˈɔːn ðiː ˈteɪk/

Videos

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