blues and twos

The term "blues and twos" is primarily used in the UK and Ireland to describe the flashing lights and sirens of emergency vehicles.

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Definition

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(informal, UK, Ireland)The flashing lights and loud siren of an emergency vehicle used to alert others and clear a path.

Example

  • The ambulance sped through the traffic with its blues and twos activated.

Similar

Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "blues and twos":

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