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The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is going to cost the taxpayers a arm and a leg.—Reader Commentary, Baltimore Sun, 19 Feb. 2025 But Bryan’s policy would, if executed properly, help make sure those who get tickets won’t pay an arm and a leg for them.—Ethan Millman, Rolling Stone, 16 Feb. 2023 Of course, an electrified DB6 will cost you and arm and a leg.—Bryan Hood, Robb Report, 7 Oct. 2021 As per usual, Amazon is stocked with fab options that don't cost an arm and a leg.—Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 25 Jan. 2023 See All Example Sentences for arm and a leg
“Arm and a leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arm%20and%20a%20leg. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.
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