STUMPERS CXXII

How are the following phrases related to arithmetic?

LONE STAR FLAG
LOBSTER FISHING
LITTLE BUT STRONG

Answer:

Each phrase contains the word LONG divided up in some way - thus, LONG DIVISION:

LONe star flaG
LObster fishiNG
Little but strONG 

Credit: NY Times Crossword
November 5, 2008
Doug Peterson