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

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

But more recent reporting shows that only $4.5 billion of the settlement ended up going towards California homeowners who had been ripped off by lenders.

From BBC

There were no insult comics or crude talk radio hosts or ancient wrestling stars ripping off their shirts.

From Salon

Over the years, there have been accusations of unpaid royalties and ripped off songs.

From BBC

Trump has argued that other countries are ripping off the U.S. and that higher tariffs would “launch an economic boom,” revive American manufacturing, and lessen the country’s dependence on China.

From Los Angeles Times