informal5K

UK//wɛn ðə fɛdz keɪm//US//wɛn ðə fɛdz keɪm//

Meaning of When the feds came

When federal law enforcement agents arrive at a location.

In simple words: When the federal agents arrived

When the feds came in a sentence

  • Everything changed when the feds came to investigate.
  • I was terrified when the feds came knocking on my door.
  • The party got out of hand, especially when the feds came.
  • There was panic in the crowd when the feds came to shut it down.
  • We knew it was serious when the feds came to our school.

How to use When the feds came

Used in casual contexts to refer to the arrival of federal law enforcement. Often implies surprise or urgency.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a group of detectives (the feds) suddenly showing up.

Related words

Collocations with When the feds came

  • feds came like a storm
  • feds came unannounced
  • feds came for a raid

Synonyms for When the feds came

  • when the agents showed up
  • when the authorities arrived
  • when the cops came
  • when the law arrived

Common mistakes with When the feds came

  • Confused with 'when the feds arrive', which is less idiomatic.
  • Mispronounced as 'the fed' instead of 'the feds', missing the plural.
  • Used in formal contexts where it sounds too casual.

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Frequently asked questions about When the feds came

What does When the feds came mean?

When the federal agents arrived

What is the definition of When the feds came?

When federal law enforcement agents arrive at a location.

How do you use When the feds came in a sentence?

Everything changed when the feds came to investigate.

Can you give another example of When the feds came?

I was terrified when the feds came knocking on my door.

What are synonyms for When the feds came?

Common alternatives include when the agents showed up, when the authorities arrived, when the cops came, when the law arrived.

What words go with When the feds came?

It commonly pairs with feds came like a storm, feds came unannounced, feds came for a raid.

What are common mistakes when using When the feds came?

Confused with 'when the feds arrive', which is less idiomatic. Mispronounced as 'the fed' instead of 'the feds', missing the plural. Used in formal contexts where it sounds too casual.

How do you pronounce When the feds came?

US: //wɛn ðə fɛdz keɪm//, UK: //wɛn ðə fɛdz keɪm//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is When the feds came formal or informal?

"When the feds came" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use When the feds came?

Used in casual contexts to refer to the arrival of federal law enforcement. Often implies surprise or urgency.