arm of the law
Example Sentences
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Not only is he not our only hope, his hope for eluding the long arm of the law is rapidly dwindling.
From Salon • Jul. 20, 2023
“If nothing else, this case shows that the long arm of the law does not stop at our borders,” said Joleen Simpson, special agent in charge of the Internal Revenue Service’s Criminal Investigations in Boston.
From Seattle Times • May 24, 2022
“Here he is threatening us with the long arm of the law, saying that even in the privacy of your own home, you cannot peaceably assemble, but it doesn’t apply to him,” he said.
From Washington Times • Dec. 3, 2020
Calling the authorities doesn’t necessarily mean bringing down the long arm of the law on a vulnerable senior citizen.
From Slate • Jun. 21, 2017
It'll get her mind off the long arm of the law, and it'll also get her out of my way.
From "Things Not Seen" by Andrew Clements
