Meaning of boy in blue | Babel Free
Definitions
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A policeman. UK, US, in-plural, slang
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A member of the air force. UK, dated
Examples
“Air force personnel used to distinguish airmen (blue jobs or boys in blue) from army personnel (brown jobs or boys in brown).”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.