arm and a leg

noun

: an exorbitant price

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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 As per usual, Amazon is stocked with fab options that don't cost an arm and a leg. — Jasmine Washington, Seventeen, 25 Jan. 2023 But on occasion, celebs switch lanes and sport jewelry that doesn't cost an arm and a leg. — Alyssa Grabinski, Peoplemag, 25 Nov. 2022 See All Example Sentences for arm and a leg

Word History

First Known Use

1924, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of arm and a leg was in 1924

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“Arm and a leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arm%20and%20a%20leg. Accessed 1 Aug. 2026.

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