Webster's New World American Idioms Handbook by Brenner Gail

Author:Brenner, Gail [Brenner, Gail]
Language: eng
Format: epub
Publisher: Houghton Mifflin Harcourt
Published: 2011-09-23T05:00:00+00:00

Even longer than arm’s length is the long arm of the law. This expression refers to the ability of the police and other law enforcement agencies to capture criminals, no matter how far they run or where they hide. The following are some examples:

The long arm of the law finally caught up with him in Argentina.

He escaped from jail, but the long arm of the law will get him eventually.

Just the Right Arm

These expressions refer to the right arm as the essential arm, because most people are right-handed (they write, eat, and have more control with their right hand):

be someone’s right arm

be someone’s main supporter or helper, especially during difficulties. ♦ My assistant has become my right arm. I couldn’t function without him. ♦ Since I have a disability and use a wheelchair, my guide dog is really my right arm.

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