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long arm of the law

/lɔŋ ɑrm əv ðə lɔ/ /lɒŋ ɑːm əv ðə lɔː/
idiom Social Neutral
  1. 1 kanunun uzun kolu, adaletin eli

Definition (English)

The power of the law to reach and punish people, no matter how far away they are.

Example Sentences

  1. They thought they could escape, but the long arm of the law caught them.
    Kaçabileceklerini sandılar ama yasanın uzun kolu onları yakaladı.
  2. The police believe the long arm of the law will eventually find the suspect.
    Polis, yasanın uzun kolunun sonunda şüpheliyi bulacağına inanıyor.

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