the long arm of the law — The far reaching power and influence of the law, esp the police force • • • Main Entry: ↑arm * * * used to refer to the criminal justice system as far reaching act now before the long arm of the law catches up with you * * * the long arm of the… … Useful english dictionary
The Long Arm of the Claw — is the name of several television episodes: * Protect Kaya! Usopp Pirate Gang Takes Action! / The Long Arm of the Claw ( One Piece ) * The Long Arm of the Claw ( Quack Pack ) … Wikipedia
The Long Arm of the Law — is a 1980 country ballad performed by Kenny Rogers.The storyThe song is set in Cumberland, Kentucky, and is the story of two lovers named Billy and Marianne. The two come from different backgrounds ( she was a rich Judge s daughter, he was the… … Wikipedia
(the) long arm of something — the long arm of sth idiom the power and/or authority of sth • There is no escape from the long arm of the law. Main entry: ↑longidiom … Useful english dictionary
(the) long arm of the law — the long arm of the law phrase the power of the police and legal system, used for saying that they will usually catch people who commit a crime Thesaurus: crime detection and preventionhyponym Main entry: long … Useful english dictionary
The Long Arm of Looney Coote — is a short story by P. G. Wodehouse, which first appeared in the United States in the November 1923 issue of Cosmopolitan and in the United Kingdom in the December 1923 Strand . It features the irrepressible Stanley Featherstonehaugh Ukridge, and … Wikipedia
the long arm of the law — the police, police methods Thanks to the long arm of the law, a thief s in jail and I have my car … English idioms
The Long Arm (film) — The Long Arm was a 1956 British crime film directed by Charles Frend, and starring Jack Hawkins. It concerned a group of Scotland Yard police officers trying to solve a spate of burgalries in London. It is notable for using a more documentary… … Wikipedia
(the) long arm of the law — humorous the police. You know what they say, you can t escape the long arm of the law … New idioms dictionary
the long arm of the law — the power of the police and legal system, used for saying that they will usually catch people who commit a crime … English dictionary
