Strong Arm

Pronunciation: /strɔŋ ɑrm/

Definitions of strong arm

noun a person who uses force or threats to get what they want

Example Sentences

A1 He used his strong arm to lift the heavy box.

A2 The strong arm of the law caught the thief.

B1 The government used its strong arm to enforce the new policy.

B2 The company's strong arm in negotiations helped them secure a better deal.

C1 The military's strong arm was needed to maintain peace in the region.

C2 The dictator relied on his strong arm to suppress dissent and maintain control.

Examples of strong arm in a Sentence

formal The suspect was apprehended by the police officer using a strong arm technique.

informal He was able to open the stubborn jar with a strong arm.

slang She won the arm wrestling match with her strong arm.

figurative The company used their strong arm tactics to secure the deal.

Grammatical Forms of strong arm

• past tense: strong armed
• plural: strong arms
• comparative: stronger arm
• superlative: strongest arm
• present tense: strong arm
• future tense: will strong arm
• perfect tense: has strong armed
• continuous tense: is strong arming
• singular: strong arm
• positive degree: strong arm
• infinitive: to strong arm
• gerund: strong arming
• participle: strong armed

Origin and Evolution of strong arm

First Known Use: 1250 year

Language of Origin: Old English and Middle English

Story behind the word: The term 'strong arm' originated from Old English and Middle English, where 'strong' referred to physical strength and 'arm' referred to the limb of the body.

Evolution of the word: Over time, the term 'strong arm' evolved to also refer to using physical strength or force to achieve a goal, often in a coercive or aggressive manner.