COST AN ARM AND A LEG
What is the Meaning of the Idiom
to COST (or spend) AN ARM AND A LEG?
for those learning to speak English as a Second, or Additional, Language (ESL or EAL)
Definition:
It’s very expensive!
Examples:
1. Buying that new car cost me an arm and a leg. I won’t be going anywhere for vacation this year.
2. My fitness club membership is costing me an arm and a leg. I am going to look into buying some equipment I can use at home.
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