rip off

verb

1. tr to tear violently or roughly (from)
2. slang.
   adverb to steal from or cheat (someone)

noun

1. slang.
   an article or articles stolen
2. slang.
   a grossly overpriced article
3. slang.
   the act of stealing or cheating

Example Sentences

Apple is facing a legal claim accusing it of effectively locking 40 million British customers into its iCloud service and charging them "rip off prices."

From BBC

In February, President Joe Biden decried the concept of “shrinkflation” — cutting the amount or quality of an item, yet keeping the price static — ahead of the Super Bowl, saying that “it’s a rip off.”

From Salon

NHS England has attacked senior doctors for charging “rip off” rates for overtime, after a BBC investigation found pressure to cut waiting lists is allowing some consultants to make more than £200,000 a year for additional work.

From BBC

It's not yet possible to rip off a whole game using AI, he says, but copying assets such as artwork is easily done.

From BBC

Luke Moran's attack was captured on police body-worn camera footage as he repeatedly punched the vehicle and tried to rip off a wing mirror.

From BBC