Have a good arm Meaning in English
expression
ˈhæv/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈɡʊd/, /ɡɪd/ /ˈɑɹm
HAV uh GUUD ARM
hæv/ /æɪ/ /ɡˈʊd/ /ˈɑːm
hav uh GUUD AAM
Definition
To be able to throw a ball fast, far, or skillfully, usually in sports like baseball or football.
Usage & Nuances
Informal, used mostly to praise someone's throwing ability in sports, especially in baseball, American football, or cricket. Not a general compliment for physical strength—focuses on throwing skills. May also be used figuratively for someone with a powerful or accurate throw.
Spanish: tener buen brazo (en deportes)Portuguese (BR): ter um bom braço (esporte)Portuguese (PT): ter um bom braço (desporto)Chinese (Simplified): 投掷能力强 - 投球手臂好Chinese (Traditional): 投擲能力強 - 投球手臂好Hindi: अच्छा हाथ होना (खासकर खेल में फेंकने के लिए)Arabic: لديه ذراع قوية (في الرياضة)Bengali: ভালো হাত (নিক্ষেপে) - ভালো থ্রো করার ক্ষমতাRussian: сильная рука (в броске) - хорошая подачаJapanese: 肩が強い - 投げる力があるVietnamese: cánh tay khỏe (ném bóng) - ném bóng giỏiKorean: 팔 힘이 좋다 - 공을 잘 던지다Turkish: kolu iyi - iyi atıcıUrdu: اچھی بازو (پھینکنے میں) - اچھا تھرو کرنے کی صلاحیتIndonesian: lemparannya bagus - punya lengan yang kuat
Example Sentences
He has a good arm and can throw the ball far.
basic
Our pitcher has a good arm.
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If you have a good arm, you should join the baseball team.
basic
Wow, you have a good arm—that throw was amazing!
natural
They say she has a good arm, so watch out when she throws.
natural
You definitely have a good arm—ever thought about playing quarterback?
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