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Definition the usual suspects in British English

the usual suspects phrase

phrase

In the film ‘Casablanca’, Captain Renault says ‘Major Strasser has been shot. Round up the usual suspects.’ The phrase ‘the usual suspects’ was later used as a film title.

Example

The report criticizes the usual suspects - the fast food and diet industries.

Synonyms and related words
directly first-hand vicarious
Definition the usual suspects in British English