detective : Idioms & Phrases
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detective agency
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noun an agency that makes inquiries for its clients
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detective novel
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noun novel in which the reader is challenged to solve a puzzle before the detective explains it at the end
mystery novel.
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detective story
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noun a narrative about someone who investigates crimes and obtains evidence leading to their resolution
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detective work
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noun a police investigation to determine the perpetrator
detection; sleuthing; detecting.
- detection is hard on the feet
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hotel detective
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noun a private detective employed by a hotel or retail store
house dick; hotel detective.
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house detective
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noun a private detective employed by a hotel or retail store
house dick; hotel detective.
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police detective
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noun a police officer who investigates crimes
detective; tec; investigator.
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private detective
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noun someone who can be employed as a detective to collect information
private investigator; private eye; sherlock; shamus; PI; operative.
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store detective
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noun a private detective employed by a merchant to stop pilferage