idiom
costs an arm and a leg
KOSTS an ARM and uh LEG
kɒsts ən ɑːrm ænd ə lɛɡListen
Hear it in a clear American voice. Slow it down to catch each syllable.
Syllable breakdown
costsanarmandaleg
Dictionary meaning
Very expensive.
Examples
- Tickets to the finals cost an arm and a leg, but it was worth it.
People also look up
Cost an arm and a leg
Cost an arm and a leg
Learn one new pronunciation a day
Get a word, name or idiom like “costs an arm and a leg” in your inbox — daily or weekly, free. Unsubscribe any time.
Something wrong? Suggest a correction