English Explanatory Dictionary

on the pad

English dictionary entry

Meanings

phrase
  1. Taking regular bribes.
phrase
  1. Practicing highway robbery; robbing travelers on the public roads.

Word forms

on the pad upon the pad

Etymology

As a reference to padding one's income.

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