B2 — Upper Intermediate👁️ Body Parts
Avere il braccio lungo
To have a long reach
Literal Translation
"To have a long arm"
What it means
To have a long reach. Describes someone with significant power or connections, often in political or professional contexts.
Example in context
"Quel magistrato ha il braccio lungo — conosce tutti."
"That magistrate has a long reach — he knows everyone."
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