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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

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make a go of
make a go of something
make a good fist of (something)
make a grab at
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make a great show of
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make a habit/practice of something
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make a hash of something
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make a hole in (something)
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make a meal of something
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make a mental note of
make a mental note of something/to do something
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make a mess (out) of (something)
make a mess of
make a mess/hash of something/of doing something
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make a mistake
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make a mockery of something
make a monkey (out) of (someone or oneself)
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make a horse's ass of
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make a list
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