A rookie police officer was out for his first ride with an experienced partner. A call came in telling them to disperse some people who were loitering.
The officers drove to the street and observed a small crowd standing on a corner. The rookie rolled down his window and said, "Let"s get off the corner people."
A few glances, but no one moved, so he barked again, "Let"s get off that corner... NOW!"
Intimidated, the group of people began to leave, casting puzzled stares in his direction.
Proud of his first official act, the young policeman turned to his partner and asked, "Well, how did I do?"
"Pretty good," chuckled the vet, "especially since this is a bus stop."
- —v. (flies; past flew; past part. Flown) 1 a (of an aircraft, bird, etc.) Move through the air or space under control, esp. With wings. B travel through the air or space.
- control the flight of or transport in (esp. An aircraft).
- a cause to fly or remain aloft. B (of a flag, hair, etc.) Wave or flutter.
- pass, move, or rise quickly.
- a flee; flee from. B colloq. Depart hastily.
- be driven, forced, or scattered (sent me flying).
- (foll. By at, upon) a hasten or spring violently. B attack or criticize fiercely. —n. (pl. -ies) 1 (usu. In pl.) A concealing flap, esp. Over a trouser-fastening. B this fastening.
- flap at a tent entrance.
- (in pl.) Space above a stage where scenery and lighting are suspended.
- act of flying. fly high be ambitious; prosper. Fly in the face of disregard or disobey. Fly a kite test opinion. Fly off the handle colloq. Lose one's temper. [old english]
- n. (pl. Flies) 1 insect with two usu. Transparent wings.
- other winged insect, e.g. A firefly.
- disease of plants or animals caused by flies.
- (esp. Artificial) fly as bait in fishing. like flies in large numbers (usu. Of people dying etc.). No flies on (him etc.) Colloq. (he is) very astute. [old english]
