How to Pronounce "long arm"
expression
ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɑɹm
LAWNG-ARM
lˈɒŋ/ /ˈɑːm
LONG-AHM
Definition
The expression "long arm" usually refers to the ability of a person or organization to influence or affect things that are far away, often used as "the long arm of the law" to mean that authority can reach a long distance.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɑɹm
British English
lˈɒŋ/ /ˈɑːm
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWNG-ARM
UK
LONG-AHM
Listen in Context
The long arm of the law finally caught the thief.
Some organizations have a long arm in politics.
You can't escape the long arm of justice.
It's amazing how the long arm of the law can reach across the world.