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English Idioms
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English idioms
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Cost an arm and a leg
Meaning and example
Cost an arm and a leg
Definition
Be very expensive.
Example
“The repair cost an arm and a leg.”
Topic
Money and value
More idioms on this topic
Break the bank
Make ends meet
Save for a rainy day
A rip-off
A dime a dozen
Worth every penny
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