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Somebody call the cops

🇬🇧 UK //ˈsʌmbədi kɔːl ðə kɒps// 🇺🇸 US //ˈsʌmbədi kɔl ðə kɑps//

Meaning of Somebody call the cops

Requesting police assistance in an urgent situation.

In simple words: Someone ask the police for help.

Somebody call the cops in a sentence

• When I saw the fight outside, I yelled, 'Somebody call the cops!'
• The noise from the party was too loud, so I thought, 'Somebody call the cops.'
• Seeing the suspicious activity, he quickly shouted, 'Somebody call the cops!'
• On hearing the break-in, she screamed, 'Somebody call the cops!'
• The crowd panicked and someone shouted, 'Somebody call the cops!'

How to use Somebody call the cops

Used in urgent situations. Informal; avoid in formal writing. Often used in emergencies or tense situations.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine someone shocked, yelling for help, needing the 'cops' fast!

Related words

Collocations with Somebody call the cops

• immediately call the cops
• somebody call the police
• somebody call for help
• somebody notify the cops
• somebody alert the authorities

Synonyms for Somebody call the cops

• call the police
• alert the authorities
• notify the cops
• ring the police
• summon law enforcement

Common mistakes with Somebody call the cops

• Confusing with 'call the police' - both are correct but slightly different usages.
• Using 'somebody' in formal contexts where 'someone' might be preferred.
• Missing punctuation in urgent situations can change meaning.

Frequently asked questions about Somebody call the cops

What does Somebody call the cops mean?

Someone ask the police for help.

What is the definition of Somebody call the cops?

Requesting police assistance in an urgent situation.

How do you use Somebody call the cops in a sentence?

When I saw the fight outside, I yelled, 'Somebody call the cops!'

Can you give another example of Somebody call the cops?

The noise from the party was too loud, so I thought, 'Somebody call the cops.'

What are synonyms for Somebody call the cops?

Common alternatives include call the police, alert the authorities, notify the cops, ring the police, summon law enforcement.

What words go with Somebody call the cops?

It commonly pairs with immediately call the cops, somebody call the police, somebody call for help, somebody notify the cops, somebody alert the authorities.

What are common mistakes when using Somebody call the cops?

Confusing with 'call the police' - both are correct but slightly different usages. Using 'somebody' in formal contexts where 'someone' might be preferred. Missing punctuation in urgent situations can change meaning.

How do you pronounce Somebody call the cops?

US: //ˈsʌmbədi kɔl ðə kɑps//, UK: //ˈsʌmbədi kɔːl ðə kɒps//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Somebody call the cops formal or informal?

"Somebody call the cops" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Somebody call the cops?

Used in urgent situations. Informal; avoid in formal writing. Often used in emergencies or tense situations.