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Columbo Meaning in English

word

/ˌkoʊˈɫəmboʊ/
kuh-LUHM-boh
/ˌkəʊˈlʌmbəʊ/
kuh-LUHM-boh

التعريف

Columbo is a famous fictional detective from an American TV series. He looks ordinary and absent-minded, but he is very intelligent and solves crimes by noticing small details.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Usually a proper noun referring to the TV character. People also use it humorously to compare someone to a detective: 'Okay, Columbo, how did you figure that out?' Common associations are his raincoat, cigar, and the phrase 'Just one more thing.'

جمل نموذجية

My dad likes to watch Columbo at night.

basic

Columbo always asks smart questions.

basic

She dressed like Columbo in a long coat.

basic

Okay, Columbo, how did you know I ate the last cookie?

natural

He went full Columbo on me and noticed every little detail.

natural

Every time she says 'just one more thing,' I think of Columbo.

natural