The boys in blue
noun
A term used to refer to the police.
Everyone got quiet when the boys in blue showed up at the party.
Often appears as...
- call the boys in blue
- spot the boys in blue
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Term referring to a sports team whose primary color is blue.
The boys in blue are having a great season!
Often appears as...
- cheer for the boys in blue
- watch the boys in blue
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Refers to the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The boys in blue were victorious in the battle.
Often appears as...
- battle of the boys in blue
- victory of the boys in blue
Usage tips
Approving
Historical
noun
A term used to refer to the police.
Everyone got quiet when the boys in blue showed up at the party.
Often appears as...
- call the boys in blue
- spot the boys in blue
Usage tips
Informal
Colloquial
noun
Term referring to a sports team whose primary color is blue.
The boys in blue are having a great season!
Often appears as...
- cheer for the boys in blue
- watch the boys in blue
Usage tips
Informal
noun
Refers to the Union Army during the American Civil War.
The boys in blue were victorious in the battle.
Often appears as...
- battle of the boys in blue
- victory of the boys in blue
Usage tips
Approving
Historical
Definition 1 of 3
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used casually in everyday conversation, not typically in formal situations.
I heard the boys in blue were called to the noisy house last night.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
It's a friendly and lightly respectful term for the police.
The boys in blue have been helpful keeping the festival safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
Although it says 'boys', the term refers to all police officers, regardless of gender.
The boys in blue were quick to respond to the emergency call.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used casually in everyday conversation, not typically in formal situations.
I heard the boys in blue were called to the noisy house last night.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
It's a friendly and lightly respectful term for the police.
The boys in blue have been helpful keeping the festival safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
Although it says 'boys', the term refers to all police officers, regardless of gender.
The boys in blue were quick to respond to the emergency call.
Pro Tip 1/3Colloquial Usage
Used casually in everyday conversation, not typically in formal situations.
I heard the boys in blue were called to the noisy house last night.
Pro Tip 2/3Respectful Tone
It's a friendly and lightly respectful term for the police.
The boys in blue have been helpful keeping the festival safe.
Pro Tip 3/3Gender Neutral
Although it says 'boys', the term refers to all police officers, regardless of gender.
The boys in blue were quick to respond to the emergency call.
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