Arm-and-a-leg Definition

noun

(idiomatic) A very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price; usually used after the verb cost.

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Noun

Singular:
arm-and-a-leg
Plural:
arms and legs

Origin of Arm-and-a-leg

  • The loss of an arm and a leg would be a high price to pay for something.

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Arm-and-a-leg Sentence Examples

  • Clothes don't always have to cost an arm and a leg.

  • Is it really worth it to spend an arm and a leg on certain types of cosmetics?

  • The Internet offers some excellent bass guitars that won't cost you an arm and a leg.

  • You shouldn't pay an arm and a leg for an Easter dress that your daughter will wear twice if you're lucky.

  • A fragrance doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg to make an impact on the lucky recipient, whether it's you or a loved one.

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