make a long arm for (something)



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make a long arm for (something)

To extend one's arm fully toward something; to reach out for something. Mary's new boyfriend made a long arm for the bottle of wine at the end of the table, helping himself to another glass.
See also: arm, long, make

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Krister-Swedish
Claudine[klɔ:'di:n]
Charlene[ʃa:'li:n]
Tyrelltie-RELEnglish (Modern)
Dragana-Serbian, Croatian, Macedonian
GaloGAH-loSpanish