How to Pronounce "long arm of the law"
expression
LAWNG ARM uhv THUH LAW
LONG AHM uhv THUH LAW
Definition
This expression means the power or reach of the police and legal system to catch and punish people who break the law, even if they try to escape or hide.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈɫɔŋ/ /ˈɑɹm/ /ˈəv/ /ˈðə/, /ðə/, /ði/ /ˈɫɑ/, /ˈɫɔ
British English
lˈɒŋ/ /ˈɑːm/ /ˈɒv/ /ðə, ði/ /lˈɔː
Simplified Pronunciation
US
LAWNG ARM uhv THUH LAW
UK
LONG AHM uhv THUH LAW
Listen in Context
No one can escape the long arm of the law.
The long arm of the law caught the thief at last.
He tried to run, but the long arm of the law reached him.
After years overseas, the long arm of the law finally caught up with her.