That new phone cost me an arm and a leg.
an arm and a leg
idiomUsually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price
I wanted to buy tickets for the concert, but they cost an arm and a leg, so I decided to stay home.
Although the vintage car was in pristine condition, the seller demanded an arm and a leg, forcing the collector to walk away from the deal.
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arm candy
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public solely so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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arm to the teeth
To equip thoroughly with weapons.
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arm up
to supply, or be supplied with, arms (weapons)
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break a leg
Good luck!; Do your best!; Said to someone wishing they perform well in a theatrical production or comparable endeavor.
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Chalk Farm
[Cockney slang]arm
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get a leg up
To get a boost or a lift.
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hang a leg
To hesitate; to hang back.
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long arm
Influence; far-reaching power.