the long arm of the law (the long arm of the law)

Idiom Law

Meaning

the power and reach of the law to catch criminals

el poder y alcance de la ley para atrapar a los criminales (el poder y alcance de la ley para atrapar a los criminales)

"The long arm of the law finally caught the escaped prisoner."

"Finalmente, el largo brazo de la ley atrapó al prisionero fugitivo." (finalmente, el largo brazo de la ley atrapó al prisionero fugitivo)

a large, reliable, and financially stable company

to appear in court to answer criminal charges

to remain courageous and confident despite difficulties

to increase interest or support for something

to sacrifice for the benefit of others

a small action that leads to progress towards a goal