How to Pronounce "cost an arm and a leg"
expression
KAWST an ARM and uh LEG
KOST an AHM and uh LEG
Definition
If something costs an arm and a leg, it is very expensive or costs a lot of money.
IPA Transcription
American English
ˈkɑst/, /ˈkɔst/ /ˈæn/, /ən/ /ˈɑɹm/ /ˈænd/, /ənd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɫɛɡ
British English
kˈɒst/ /ˈɐn/ /ˈɑːm/ /ˈænd/ /æɪ/ /lˈɛɡ
Simplified Pronunciation
US
KAWST an ARM and uh LEG
UK
KOST an AHM and uh LEG
Listen in Context
That new phone costs an arm and a leg.
My vacation cost an arm and a leg.
The tickets cost an arm and a leg.
I really want that car, but it costs an arm and a leg.