the people or things that are usually involved in a particular situation or activity
The reportcriticizes the usualsuspects – the fastfood and dietindustries.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of describing involvement and directness
directly
first-hand
vicarious
Cultural note
In the movie “Casablanca,” Captain Renault says “Major Strasser has been shot. Round up the usual suspects.” The phrase “the usual suspects” was later used as a movie title.
the usual suspects
phrase
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the people or things that are usually involved in a particular situation or activity
The reportcriticizes the usualsuspects – the fastfood and dietindustries.
Synonyms and related words
Ways of describing involvement and directness
directly
first-hand
vicarious
Cultural note
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.