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An arm and a leg Meaning in English

expression

an ARM an(d) uh LEG
an AHM and uh LEG

التعريف

This expression means something is very expensive or costs much more than expected.

الاستخدام والفروق الدقيقة

Informal idiom for high costs. Often used to describe prices for goods, services, or experiences. Similar to 'cost a fortune'. Not used for small amounts. Never used for literal body parts.

جمل نموذجية

That car costs an arm and a leg.

basic

The tickets were an arm and a leg.

basic

Fixing my phone cost an arm and a leg.

basic

I love that jacket, but it was an arm and a leg!

natural

We can't go to that restaurant—it costs an arm and a leg.

natural

Her wedding dress must have cost an arm and a leg.

natural