beat cop

beat cop

A police officer who regularly patrols a certain area, especially on foot. He's one of the beat cops in this neighborhood—I see him here a lot.
See also: beat, cop
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • cop
  • bent cop
  • beat (someone or something) into (something)
  • beat into
  • go along
  • go along with
  • go along with (someone or something)
  • be one step ahead
  • be cornered
  • vice ring