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the men in white coats the men in white coatsThe healthcare professionals who work at a mental health institution. The phrase is typically used in a context intended to be humorous. You're talking crazy again. I'm not going to have to call the men in white coats, am I?See also: coat, men, whitemen in white coats psychiatrists or psychiatric workers (used to imply that someone is mad or mentally unbalanced). humorous 1995 Economist Mrs Thatcher was removed from Ten Downing Street by men in grey suits. Judging by her hyperthyroidic performance this week, it would now take men in white coats. See also: coat, men, white |