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long arm
Language:
en
1.
General English
neutral
A literal reference to an arm that is physically long.
2.
General English
neutral
figurative
Extended reach or influence; the ability of a person, organization, or force to affect events at a distance.
Power or authority that can reach far beyond its immediate locale.
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