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the long arm of the lawThe body of law enforcement officers.Rate it:

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the whole nine yardsAll the way; with everything done completely or thoroughly.Rate it:

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the whole nine yardsAnd everything. Often used, like etc., to finish out a list.Rate it:

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there ought to be a lawIndicates disapproval of a situation.Rate it:

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there oughta be a lawEye dialect spelling of there ought to be a law.Rate it:

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there oughtta be a lawEye dialect spelling of there ought to be a law.Rate it:

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to sing like a canaryto squeal to the law on one's accomplicesRate it:

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trial by mediaThe process by which media coverage affects a person's reputation by creating a widespread perception of guilt or innocence, often before, or after, a verdict in a court of law.Rate it:

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un point à temps en épargne centA stitch in time saves nine.Rate it:

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verba ac litteras or scriptum (legis) sequi (opp. sententia the spirit)to hold by the letter (of the law).Rate it:

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walk the lineTo behave in an authorized or socially accepted manner, especially as prescribed by law or morality; to exercise self-control.Rate it:

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waste breathTo speak in a manner which is needless or futile; in discussion or argument to make points which are not appreciated or heeded.Rate it:

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White ElephantA useless object, an expensive but useless possessionRate it:

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אין דין ואין דייןNo one is enforcing law and order.Rate it:

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三九四零五二七八六A phrase used to memorise the nine tones in CantoneseRate it:

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分粉訓墳憤份忽發佛A phrase used to memorise the nine tones in CantoneseRate it:

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詩史試時市事色錫食A phrase used to memorise the nine tones in CantoneseRate it:

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