long arm of the law

名词 n.
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名词 n.
  1. The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively. idiomatic
    — It is my belief that I could have felt no greater dismay, if the long arm of the Law had laid its hold on me while he was speaking.
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