"on the rob" meaning in All languages combined

See on the rob on Wiktionary

Prepositional phrase [English]

Head templates: {{head|en|prepositional phrase|head=}} on the rob, {{en-PP}} on the rob
  1. (UK, slang) Engaged in theft. Tags: UK, slang Synonyms: on the nick
    Sense id: en-on_the_rob-en-prep_phrase-EHBijyJZ Categories (other): British English, English entries with incorrect language header, Pages with 1 entry, Pages with entries
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        {
          "ref": "2004, Goldie Lookin Chain (band), Half Man Half Machine (song)",
          "text": "He tries to plug himself in the mains with his knob,\nAnd when he's fully recharged he goes out on the rob."
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        "Engaged in theft."
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          "theft"
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        "(UK, slang) Engaged in theft."
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