Idioms & Slang

Cost an arm and a leg

kɔːst ən ɑːrm ənd ə leɡ

idiom

What does Cost an arm and a leg mean?

Extremely expensive.

Example sentence

"Daycare costs an arm and a leg."

American usage tip

Everyday complaint about prices.

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