the boys in blue

boys in blue

Police officers, or the police force in general. We've got the thief pinned down, we're just waiting for the boys in blue to come arrest him. The mayor is planning a parade to honor the boys and girls in blue who protect our community day in, day out.
See also: blue, boy

the boys in blue

slang The police (who often wear blue uniforms). We always like to show our support for the boys in blue by donating to police charities.
See also: blue, boy
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

boys in blue

policemen; the police. informal
See also: blue, boy
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

the boys in ˈblue

(old-fashioned, informal or humorous) police officers: If you’re not careful, you’ll get a visit from the boys in blue!
See also: blue, boy
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

boys in blue

verb
See men in blue
See also: blue, boy
McGraw-Hill's Dictionary of American Slang and Colloquial Expressions
See also:
  • boys in blue
  • men (and women) in blue
  • men in blue
  • boys and girls in blue
  • Johnny-be-good
  • women in blue
  • girls in blue
  • John Law
  • Johnny Law
  • fuzz
References in periodicals archive
His run-ins with the law - t he Jockey Club AND the boys in blue - were legendary.
Horse Racing: WIN BOOK OF THE MILLENNIUM