tip over

tip over
   1. to rob
   Originally, from upsetting a stall and stealing some of the goods in the ensuing confusion, rather than from knocking over the victim. In modern American use it can apply to any theft.
   2. American (of the pojice)
   to make a thorough search
   After an unannounced raid, when the place is turned upside down looking for evidence.

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