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
WinnieWIN-eeEnglish
TrinaTREE-nəEnglish
Haniyya-Arabic
Arianaar-ee-AN-ə, ar-ee-AHN-əEnglish (Modern)
Theirn-French
Piliranipil-ee-RAH-neeSouthern African, Chewa