English phrase from drama scenes
What Does "called the cops" Mean?
Learn what "called the cops" means, when people say it, and how to use it naturally in English.
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People heard screaming. They called the cops and that's how you and I got to the hospital.
This is a factual explanation of how an emergency led to police involvement and a hospital visit.
From My Celebrity Boyfriend Killed Me, Episode 30
When do people say this?
Scene Context
Someone explains that police were called and that led to a hospital trip.
Usage Scenario
Use this when describing a chain of events after an emergency. It is not a fixed everyday phrase and sounds very context-specific.
Better ways to say it
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they called the cops and we got to the hospital
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the police were called and we ended up in the hospital
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that's how we got to the hospital
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