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Cost an Arm and a Leg

Cost an Arm and a Leg

To be very expensive; to require a lot of money.

Examples

  • That last vacation cost an arm and a leg, but we needed the break.
  • This laptop costs an arm and a leg, so I'm waiting until there's a sale.
  • Do you really want to buy those sneakers that will cost an arm and a leg?

Quote

Go ahead, make my day.

Clint Eastwood (Dirty Harry)

Remix: Push your luck and I'll erase that smirk.

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