The boys in blue

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noun

A term used to refer to the police.

Everyone got quiet when the boys in blue showed up at the party.
Visual representation of "the boys in blue" - A term used to refer to the police.

Often appears as...

  • call the boys in blue
  • spot the boys in blue

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Informal

Colloquial

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Colloquial Usage

Used casually in everyday conversation, not typically in formal situations.

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I heard the boys in blue were called to the noisy house last night.
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Respectful Tone

It's a friendly and lightly respectful term for the police.

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The boys in blue have been helpful keeping the festival safe.
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Gender Neutral

Although it says 'boys', the term refers to all police officers, regardless of gender.

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The boys in blue were quick to respond to the emergency call.
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