Meaning of 'Thin blue line'
What does the saying 'Thin blue line' mean?
Idiom: Thin blue line
Meaning:
The thin blue line is a term for the police, suggesting that they stand between an ordered society and potential chaos. (Police uniforms are blue.)
Country: British English 
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Subject Area: Colours |
Usage Type: Both or All Words Used
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