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boy in blue
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a police officer, from the traditional blue uniform; mostly used the plural form
Slang
What does "boys in blue" mean in slang?
The structure combines "boys" with "in blue" (referring to the traditional blue uniforms of many police forces), forming a collective noun phrase used almost exclusively in its plural form. It is used to describe police officers, often with a tone that ranges from neutral to respectful depending on the context. People typically say "the boys in blue" when referring to law enforcement as a group, such as "The boys in blue caught the suspect" or "Thank you to the boys in blue for their service."
Examples
The boys in blue showed up just as the fight started.
