Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
an arm and a leg
idiom
/ən ɑrm ənd ə lɛɡ/
Definition
an arm and a leg is an idiom meaning a very high cost or price for something.
Examples
- Buying a new car these days can cost you an arm and a leg.
- She said the vacation package would cost an arm and a leg, so we decided to stay home.
- He paid an arm and a leg for that designer jacket.
Meaning
When something is described as costing ‘an arm and a leg’, it implies that it is extremely expensive, often more than what is considered reasonable.
Synonyms
- cost a fortune
- cost an excessive amount
- break the bank
