idiom
Cost an Arm and a Leg
KOST an ARM and a LEG
/kɒst ən ɑːrm ænd ə lɛɡ/Listen
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Syllable breakdown
Costanarmandaleg
Dictionary meaning
To be very expensive.
Examples
- The renovation cost an arm and a leg, but it was worth it.
Pronunciation tips
Stress on 'cost', 'arm', and 'leg'. Very common idiom for high expense.
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