marines

Idioms  

1. see tell it to the marines.

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Example Sentences

Marines to California during federal immigration sweeps.

From Los Angeles Times

When the Marines headed toward the beach on the Tarawa atoll in 1943, things didn’t go well.

From The Wall Street Journal

In those days, when weak countries defaulted on their debts or otherwise offended great powers, marines on gunboats seized the customs offices in the ports of entry.

From The Wall Street Journal

And fatigue among overworked soldiers, sailors, aircrews and Marines can lead to costly mistakes.

From The Wall Street Journal

The heavily armed soldiers and marines were checking cars for any sign of them.

From BBC

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