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idioms using “arm”
At arm’s length
To avoid being too close or friendly
“The chairman keeps everyone at arm’s length; even his aide of 20 years is not close to him.”
Cost an arm and a leg
Very expensive
“He is the hottest architect in Japan but he costs an arm and a leg.”
Give one’s right arm
To want something desperately
“She’d give her right arm to gain a seat on the board of directors.”
Twist someone’s arm
To persuade someone to do something
“Kitamura-san didn’t have to twist my arm to get me to attend the conference in Singapore; I love traveling.”
With open arms
To be very pleased to welcome someone
“The small town is welcoming the new factory?and the jobs it will bring?with open arms.”