An arm and a leg Meaning in English
expression
an ARM an(d) uh LEG
an AHM and uh LEG
Definition
This expression means something is very expensive or costs much more than expected.
Usage & Nuances
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.
Spanish: un ojo de la cara - carísimoPortuguese (BR): um rim - caríssimoPortuguese (PT): um balúrdio - caríssimoChinese (Simplified): 天价 - 非常贵Chinese (Traditional): 天價 - 非常貴Hindi: बहुत महंगाArabic: ثمن باهظ جداًBengali: অত্যধিক মূল্য - আকাশছোঁয়া দাম (অপ্রতুল অর্থের জন্য নয়)Russian: очень дорого - баснословные деньгиJapanese: ものすごく高い - べらぼうに高いVietnamese: rất đắt - giá trên trờiKorean: 엄청 비싼 - 터무니없이 비싼Turkish: bir servet - çok pahalıUrdu: بہت مہنگا - آسمان کو چھوتی قیمتIndonesian: sangat mahal - mahal sekali
Example Sentences
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