Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
blues-and-twos
Noun
/bluːz ənd tuːz/
Definition
A British term referring to the blue lights and two-tone sirens used on emergency vehicles.
Examples
- The sirens of the blues-and-twos echoed through the streets as the ambulance rushed by.
- When you hear the blues-and-twos, it means help is on the way.
- He pulled over to let the blues-and-twos pass by.
Meaning
The phrase ‘blues-and-twos’ is commonly used to describe the lights and sounds of police cars, ambulances, and fire engines when they are responding to emergencies.
Synonyms
- Emergency vehicles
- Sirens
- Response vehicles
