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to get an assist in Basketball or

to make a telephone call like to the police to inform on someone as it used to cost a dime at payphones

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The term "drop a dime" originated from the act of using a payphone to anonymously tip off authorities about criminal activity. It implies informing on someone to the police or authorities.

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