What does “cover the waterfront” mean?
Posted by davidawesomemovies
Lol, my smarter-than-me friend just told me, "You do cover the waterfront, don’t you?" and I can’t find the meaning, all I can find is stuff about the song. Thanks!
Lol, my smarter-than-me friend just told me, "You do cover the waterfront, don’t you?" and I can’t find the meaning, all I can find is stuff about the song. Thanks!
October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 am
I haven’t been able to find it in the cliche or phrase dictionaries. I’ve seen it in books and usually it meant "searched exhaustively."
An example is "The detective really covered the waterfront, and has no further clues to pursue."
October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 am
was it in regards to sex and using a condom? cause thats what it brings to my mind.
October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 am
hmm not sure let me know when you find out
October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 am
Actually, its a compliment. To "cover the waterfront" means you’ve been careful and are well prepared.
October 28th, 2009 at 12:58 am
I think it means the area a reporter covers for stories and also the area police of a police beat