fly the blue pigeon
In real, traceable use. Part of the curated seed collection; community review is coming.
Meaning · English
To steal lead from the roof or other parts of a building.
Register: slang
Sources & notes
Adapted from English Wiktionary (CC BY-SA 4.0, retrieved 2026-07-30 via kaikki.org).
Common questions
What does “fly the blue pigeon” mean?
To steal lead from the roof or other parts of a building.
Is “fly the blue pigeon” formal or informal?
fly the blue pigeon is generally slang.