long arm of the law
Word Rarity
Uncommon
Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.63 in modern English
27
Scrabble Score
15
Letters
2
Syllables
12
Unique Chars
Meaning
noun
The influence or effectiveness of law enforcement institutions; law enforcement officers collectively.
Example Sentences
- "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."
- "The long arm of the law does not protect banks the way it used to."
- ""Repeat violent offenders will hopscotch over state lines to avoid the long arm of the law," said Maryland Gov. Martin O'Malley."