cost an arm and a leg

idiom

informal

: to be too expensive

I want a new car that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

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Dream Pairs Women's Penny Loafers $40 at Amazon Quality work loafers can cost an arm and a leg, and even then, many high-end styles require a dedicated break-in period due to the materials used. —

Amelia McBride, Travel + Leisure, 4 Sep. 2024 Refreshing your closet doesn't have to cost an arm and a leg, especially during Prime Day. —

Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 17 July 2024 Find it on Amazon This 10th Generation iPad With a Liquid Retina Display A quality tablet can cost an arm and a leg. —

Hyphensocial Contributors, Rolling Stone, 8 July 2024 The Best Stocking Stuffers Under $10 At Amazon Little delights don't have to cost an arm and a leg, and these under-$10 options prove that. —

Wendy Vazquez, Southern Living, 4 Dec. 2023 See all Example Sentences for cost an arm and a leg

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