Meaning of rubber heels | Babel Free
Definitions
Police officers tasked with investigating corruption within the police force.
Examples
“[…] Going in to do the work⟳ of the Rubber Heels.' She asked what the Rubber Heels were, when they were at home. 'The Rubber Heels, heart, are the police investigation department. […]”
“[…] their programme may actually have⟳ served to enhance the attractiveness and legitimacy of CIB work⟳, a job much reviled in the heyday of The Sweeney when the 'rubber-heels' brigade of A10 were portrayed as yet another hurdle in the pursuit of villains and justice.”
CEFR level
B2
Upper Intermediate
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
This word is part of the CEFR B2 vocabulary — upper intermediate level.
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