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The socialite who reigned over the 2000s with an iron fist, or rather, a small chihuahua, welcomes back the Y2K resurgence with seemingly open arms.
—Alena Botros, Fortune, 26 June 2024
What is genuinely delusional is Deborah’s belief that she should (1) be welcomed back in with open arms and (2) be owed an apology for Candiace’s publicly disapproving of her.
—Shamira Ibrahim, Vulture, 18 Mar. 2024
The strange family welcomes the couple with open arms, tending to Henry's shattered ankle and offering a place to stay until the storm subsides.
—Emlyn Travis, EW.com, 2 June 2023
Thank you to the Dodgers for welcoming my family in with open arms!
—Anna Lazarus Caplan, Peoplemag, 9 Jan. 2024
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First Known Use
1670, in the meaning defined above
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“Open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/open%20arms. Accessed 2 Oct. 2024.
Kids Definition
open arms
plural noun
: an eager or warm welcome
greeted us with open arms
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