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This copper's gonna leave us alone

🇬🇧 UK //ðɪs ˈkɒpəz ˈɡənə liːv ʌs əˈloʊn// 🇺🇸 US //ðɪs ˈkɑpərz ˈɡənə liv ʌs əˈloʊn//

Meaning of This copper's gonna leave us alone

A police officer will no longer bother us.

In simple words: This copper is going to stop bothering us.

This copper's gonna leave us alone in a sentence

• I hope this copper's gonna leave us alone after the warning.
• If this copper's gonna leave us alone, we can finally relax.
• Let's just wait until this copper's gonna leave us alone before we make a move.
• I can’t believe this copper's gonna leave us alone; we’ve done nothing wrong!
• As long as this copper's gonna leave us alone, we can plan the party.

How to use This copper's gonna leave us alone

Typically used in casual conversation. 'Copper' is slang for a police officer; may not be appropriate in formal contexts.

Grammar pattern

standalone phrase

Memory hint

Imagine a pesky copper finally deciding to back off!

Related words

Collocations with This copper's gonna leave us alone

• leave alone
• copper in the area
• gonna be fine

Synonyms for This copper's gonna leave us alone

• The police will stop bothering us
• The officer will leave us be
• That cop won't disturb us

Common mistakes with This copper's gonna leave us alone

• 'Copper' confused with 'copper' (the metal).
• Using 'gonna' in formal writing.
• 'Leave us alone' misused in polite requests.

Frequently asked questions about This copper's gonna leave us alone

What does This copper's gonna leave us alone mean?

This copper is going to stop bothering us.

What is the definition of This copper's gonna leave us alone?

A police officer will no longer bother us.

How do you use This copper's gonna leave us alone in a sentence?

I hope this copper's gonna leave us alone after the warning.

Can you give another example of This copper's gonna leave us alone?

If this copper's gonna leave us alone, we can finally relax.

What are synonyms for This copper's gonna leave us alone?

Common alternatives include The police will stop bothering us, The officer will leave us be, That cop won't disturb us.

What words go with This copper's gonna leave us alone?

It commonly pairs with leave alone, copper in the area, gonna be fine.

What are common mistakes when using This copper's gonna leave us alone?

'Copper' confused with 'copper' (the metal). Using 'gonna' in formal writing. 'Leave us alone' misused in polite requests.

How do you pronounce This copper's gonna leave us alone?

US: //ðɪs ˈkɑpərz ˈɡənə liv ʌs əˈloʊn//, UK: //ðɪs ˈkɒpəz ˈɡənə liːv ʌs əˈloʊn//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is This copper's gonna leave us alone formal or informal?

"This copper's gonna leave us alone" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use This copper's gonna leave us alone?

Typically used in casual conversation. 'Copper' is slang for a police officer; may not be appropriate in formal contexts.