Charlie Irvine

Charlie Irvine

slang A police officer. Charlie Irvine is closing in on us—how are we going to avoid being arrested?
See also: Charlie, Irvine
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

Charlie Irvine

n. a police officer. (see also Irv.) Look smart, dude, here comes Charlie Irvine.
See also: Charlie, Irvine
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • Irvine
  • nice to meet you
  • (it's) nice to meet you
  • on one's
  • on someone's
  • out of one's
  • save someone's skin
  • Irv
  • other than
  • other than (something)
References in periodicals archive
One of the men caught up in the hostilities, Charlie Irvine, joined the Bucksburn Company of the 5th Gordon Highlanders with his brother Eddie in 1938.
Lincolnshire reached 204-7 in reply before running out of overs with Josh Tribbick (2-42) and Charlie Irvine (2-50) the main wicket takers.
Weir: Old team-mate is now ready Holloway: Built side around Charlie Irvine: Impressed by Adam's form Juggling act: Burley will assess new players in Japan Blackpool rock: Adam has been a standout in the Championship and Burley will reward his fine form with a third Scotland cap
A musician I knew from Glasgow, Charlie Irvine, owned a small record label and studio and called me and said he'd like to record an album with me if I had any more songs.
The visitors elected to field after winning the toss and bowled well to restrict the Yorkshire batsmen during their allotted 40 overs as Sam Parry led the way with a haul of 3-35 with Charlie Irvine claiming 2-16 and Ben Stevenson a respectable 1-9.
After Charlie Irvine took a fine 4-48 and Olly Jones 2-10, Cleveland looked to be en route for the win before the weather broke with Adam Fenby leading the way with an unbeaten knock of 40.
LOOKING FOR BACKING: Alex Hunter, front left, and Charlie Irvine, along with other members of Maltby Cricket Club appeal for Wish support Picture by IAN McINTYRE
The livewire centre took advantage of good team play to score regularly, with the backs, especially Charlie Irvine and Callum Fixter in creative mood.