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" When elected officials and others contribute to a climate and culture that fosters hyper-partisanship, we've got to blow the whistle."
Mark McKinnon

Meaning of "blow the whistle" in the English dictionary

DICTIONARY

PRONUNCIATION OF BLOW THE WHISTLE

blow the whistle


WHAT DOES BLOW THE WHISTLE MEAN IN ENGLISH?

Definition of blow the whistle in the English dictionary

The definition of blow the whistle in the dictionary is to inform. Other definition of blow the whistle is to bring a stop.



WORDS THAT BEGIN LIKE BLOW THE WHISTLE

blow hot and cold · blow in · blow into · blow job · blow moulding · blow off · blow off steam · blow on · blow one´s brains out · blow one´s horn · blow one´s own trumpet · blow one´s top · blow out · blow over · blow sky-high · blow someone´s mind · blow the gaff · blow through · blow tube · blow up

WORDS THAT END LIKE BLOW THE WHISTLE

Birtwistle · bristle · Canada thistle · castle · dog-whistle · epistle · final whistle · gristle · istle · milk thistle · Order of the Thistle · penny whistle · sow thistle · star thistle · steam whistle · the Thistle · thistle · tin whistle · whistle · wolf whistle · wolf-whistle

Synonyms and antonyms of blow the whistle in the English dictionary of synonyms

SYNONYMS

Translation of «blow the whistle» into 25 languages

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TRANSLATION OF BLOW THE WHISTLE

Find out the translation of blow the whistle to 25 languages with our English multilingual translator.

The translations of blow the whistle from English to other languages presented in this section have been obtained through automatic statistical translation; where the essential translation unit is the word «blow the whistle» in English.
zh

Translator English - Chinese

吹哨
1,325 millions of speakers
es

Translator English - Spanish

diera el pitazo
570 millions of speakers
en

English

blow the whistle
510 millions of speakers
hi

Translator English - Hindi

सीटी झटका
380 millions of speakers
ar

Translator English - Arabic

ضربة صافرة
280 millions of speakers
ru

Translator English - Russian

свисток
278 millions of speakers
pt

Translator English - Portuguese

soprar o apito
270 millions of speakers
bn

Translator English - Bengali

বাঁশি বাজাও
260 millions of speakers
fr

Translator English - French

coup de sifflet
220 millions of speakers
ms

Translator English - Malay

tiup wisel
190 millions of speakers
de

Translator English - German

pfeifen
180 millions of speakers
ja

Translator English - Japanese

笛を吹く
130 millions of speakers
ko

Translator English - Korean

폭로
85 millions of speakers
jv

Translator English - Javanese

Jebul peluit
85 millions of speakers
vi

Translator English - Vietnamese

thổi còi
80 millions of speakers
ta

Translator English - Tamil

விசில் ஊதி
75 millions of speakers
mr

Translator English - Marathi

शीळ घालणे
75 millions of speakers
tr

Translator English - Turkish

ıslık çalmak
70 millions of speakers
it

Translator English - Italian

fischiare
65 millions of speakers
pl

Translator English - Polish

gwizdka
50 millions of speakers
uk

Translator English - Ukrainian

свисток
40 millions of speakers
ro

Translator English - Romanian

fluiere
30 millions of speakers
el

Translator English - Greek

σφυρίξει
15 millions of speakers
af

Translator English - Afrikaans

blaas die fluitjie
14 millions of speakers
sv

Translator English - Swedish

blåsa i visselpipan
10 millions of speakers
no

Translator English - Norwegian

blåse i fløyta
5 millions of speakers

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Examples of use in the English literature, quotes and news about blow the whistle

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2 QUOTES WITH «BLOW THE WHISTLE»

Famous quotes and sentences with the word blow the whistle.
1
Mark McKinnon
When elected officials and others contribute to a climate and culture that fosters hyper-partisanship, we've got to blow the whistle.
2
Rick Wagoner
We don't always agree on stuff, but when it's time to blow the whistle and start the game, we're not still debating.

10 ENGLISH BOOKS RELATING TO «BLOW THE WHISTLE»

Discover the use of blow the whistle in the following bibliographical selection. Books relating to blow the whistle and brief extracts from same to provide context of its use in English literature.
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Wave the Flag and Blow the Whistle
Wave the flag and blow the whistle. This train is ready to go! Wonderfully brought to life by Andrew Gordon, this is a rhythmic and heart-warming railway adventure by the acclaimed author of The Lighthouse Keeper's Lunch Ronda Armitage.
Ronda Armitage, 2012
2
Blowing the Whistle: The Organizational and Legal ...
The Organizational and Legal Implications for Companies and Employees Marcia P. Miceli. retaliation; therefore, they may be more likely than their lower- performing counterparts to blow the whistle. Two studies, one in the public sector, and ...
Marcia P. Miceli, 1992
3
Ethics and Technology: Controversies, Questions, and ...
Divided loyalties of this type, of course, can result in serious conflicts for employees, and in certain cases the moral dilemmas they generate are so profound that an employee must determine whether to blow the whistle. 4.4.2 Whistle-Blowing ...
Herman T. Tavani, 2011
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The DC-10 Case: A Study in Applied Ethics, Technology, and ...
Based on DeGeorge's conditions, Birsch concludes that it would have been permissible but not obligatory for Applegate to blow the whistle. Birsch criticizes DeGeorge's conditions by arguing that they have two main faults: they are too vague ...
John H. Fielder, Douglas Birsch, 1992
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Battleground
If we see company activities that appear to be driven by greed, we don't respect the leadership enough to not blow the whistle. If we see the leadership of an organization as close associates and even friends, we are reluctant to blow the ...
Michael Walden, Peg Thoms, 2007
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Accounting Ethics
If nothing is accomplished except bad feelings toward the whistleblower, there is hardly an obligation to blow the whistle. Hence, we can summarize the responsibility to blow the whistle as follows: If you are in a proximate position, you are ...
Ronald Duska, Brenda Shay Duska, Julie Anne Ragatz, 2011
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Whistleblowing and Organizational Social Responsibility: A ...
Whistleblowing in an Organizational Context Origins Whistleblowing in an organizational context has relatively recently rendered 'to whistle' or 'to blow the whistle' an extra meaning. The 1961 edition of the Oxford English Dictionary does not ...
Wim Vandekerckhove, 2006
8
Deaf Like Me
Lynn can blow the whistle!" Sure enough, there came Lynn behind him, the red paper magically shooting out at least an inch and then retreating. When the tube had completely unrolled it emitted a shrill noise, but Lynn could not blow that hard ...
Thomas S. Spradley, James P. Spradley, 1985
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Citation Classics from the Journal of Business Ethics: ...
Proposition 2: Observers will be more likely to blow the whistle when such action is expected to result in the desired change in managerial behavior (i.e., is efficacious), than when it is not. Proposition 3: Observers will be more likely to blow the ...
Alex C. Michalos, Deborah C Poff, 2012
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The AMA Trainers' Activity Book: A Selection of the Best ...
Explain that you will blow the whistle once when you want them to switch, and that they are to keep switching back and forth until you blow the whistle three times in succession. 10. Ask if there are any questions. The only one usually raised is ...
Carolyn D. Nilson, 2004

10 NEWS ITEMS WHICH INCLUDE THE TERM «BLOW THE WHISTLE»

Find out what the national and international press are talking about and how the term blow the whistle is used in the context of the following news items.
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Dentistry grad asks Dalhousie to clear his name
HALIFAX — A graduate of Dalhousie University's dentistry school who says he helped blow the whistle on a misogynistic Facebook page wants ... «Macleans.ca, Jul 15»
2
Celebrity bikers mirror Madiba magic
... embark on a journey around the country, distributing whistles to various organisations as part of a campaign in support of Blow the Whistle, ... «Independent Online, Jul 15»
3
Gwynne Dyer: Three miracles needed to keep Greece in EU
Why didn't the IMF blow the whistle on this long ago? Because it was not taking the lead in these negotiations, and after it took part in the 2010 ... «New Zealand Herald, Jul 15»
4
Youth of the Year
... community projects and fund-raisers, including Make A Difference Day, Adopt-A-Family for the Holidays, Blow The Whistle on Asthma Walk, ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
5
Expert Testifies Cancer Doctor With Hundreds Of Fraud Victims …
Oncology nurse Angela Swantek tried to blow the whistle on Fata, but she said officials at the state wouldn't listen. “How could you do this as a ... «CBS Local, Jul 15»
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The Road Less Traveled
The stuff he did in games was so dynamic that the refs themselves didn't even know when to blow the whistle. “A lot of people say it was a carry, ... «SLAM Online, Jul 15»
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NFL COMBINE: Top tackles attractive options as top pick
But I go to Sam, and they blow the whistle. I'm gonna kill him.” Suh and McCoy have become good friends, similar to the relationship Bradford ... «Alton Telegraph, Jul 15»
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James Harden spotted on date with one of the Kardashian girls in …
Refs, weary of him working for a call, are less likely to blow the whistle. They have overcorrected and in this case Harden is being punished. «Houston Sun Times, Jul 15»
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Get the edge on competitors with anti-corruption measures
Prosecutors are encouraging companies to self-report bribery in return for more lenient treatment and to blow the whistle on competitors who ... «Scotsman, Jul 15»
10
Emma Hunt reveals toll of husband Karmichael Hunt's drug abuse …
He agreed to blow the whistle on drug taking among players in a bombshell statement to the Queensland Crime and Corruption Commission ... «Sydney Morning Herald, Jul 15»
REFERENCE
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