with open arms

idiom

: in a very kind and friendly way
We were welcomed back with open arms.

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The iconic steel star has been welcoming visitors to Roanoke with open arms since late-1949. Erin Gifford, Southern Living, 26 Oct. 2024 The newest addition to the conclave is welcomed with open arms by some and much suspicion by others. David Fear, Rolling Stone, 25 Oct. 2024 We were welcomed with open arms — even the overtired kids — given refreshing drinks and told to relax while everything was handled. Devorah Lev-Tov, Travel + Leisure, 25 Oct. 2024 Despite living across the country, Mark Hendron is ready to welcome his first grandchild with open arms and artistic flair. Zoey Lyttle, People.com, 22 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for with open arms 

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“With open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20open%20arms. Accessed 5 Nov. 2024.

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