take someone's arm
To take hold of someone by their arm; to link arms with someone.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“She reached out to take his arm as they walked.”
“The elderly man felt unsteady on the stairs, so he asked his daughter to take his arm for support.”
“As the music began to swell, he bowed politely and offered his hand, inviting her to take his arm for the final dance of the evening.”
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an arm and a leg
Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price
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another nail in someone's coffin
An event that increases the likelihood of or causes further failure.
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answer someone's prayers
To be or do exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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answer to someone's prayers
Exactly what someone has been wishing or asking for.
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apple of someone's eye
The object of somebody's affections; a person (or sometimes a thing) that someone strongly prefers; a favorite, a loved one.
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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)
Last updated August 10, 2026