with (one's) arms wide open

phrase

: with (one's) arms held away from the body (as in order to embrace someone)
She ran toward me with her arms wide open.

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The interaction was made even more awkward by the fact that Shannon was already standing right there with arms wide open in anticipation of a warm, cleansing embrace. — Dalton Ross, Entertainment Weekly, 30 Oct. 2025 Its 80,000 residents welcome travelers with arms wide open and the area has all the things RV travelers need for a successful trip—from wide roads and easy parking to good food and welcoming campgrounds. — Evie Carrick, Travel + Leisure, 24 Oct. 2025 The reunion was nothing short of miraculous as Alnissa’s mother ran toward her with arms wide open. — Ashley Vega, People.com, 11 Mar. 2025 Our post-pandemic reality makes the prospect of loving others with arms wide open seem even more daunting. — Jimi Calhoun, Austin American-Statesman, 16 Apr. 2024 First, there are millions of parents with arms wide open, ready to receive a child and maintain an open adoption. — San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2022 Regardless of the turnover in recent years, the current co-hosts have approached change with arms wide open. — Hattie Lindert, PEOPLE.com, 18 Apr. 2022 Howard caught wind of Brooks’ intention and greeted the shooting guard with arms wide open and a smile stretching from ear to ear. — Michael Cohen, Detroit Free Press, 27 Jan. 2022 Last month, Shadow and Bone leapt into that void with arms wide open. — Jenna Scherer, Rolling Stone, 21 May 2021

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“With (one's) arms wide open.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20%28one%27s%29%20arms%20wide%20open. Accessed 2 Aug. 2026.

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