blue lies

A form of blue lie — A lie told by a police officer in order to get someone to comply with his or her wishes, thereby avoiding the use of force.

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Meanings

noun
  1. pluralplural of blue lie
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“blue lies.” WatkinsX Dictionary, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/blue%20lies. Accessed November 4, 2026.

Chicago

WatkinsX Dictionary, s.v. “blue lies,” accessed November 4, 2026, https://dictionary.watkinsx.com/word/blue%20lies.

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