the long arm of the law

the long arm of the law
the long arm of the law
The far-reaching power and influence of the law, esp the police force
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Main Entry:arm

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used to refer to the criminal justice system as far-reaching

act now before the long arm of the law catches up with you

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the long arm of the law
: the ability of the police to find and catch people who commit crimes

The long arm of the law finally caught up with him [=the police caught him] 30 years later.

So far, she's been able to escape the long arm of the law.

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Main Entry:arm
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the long arm of the law — see arm, 1
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Main Entry:law
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the long arm of the law — see arm, 1
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Main Entry:long

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