give an arm and a leg (for something)
give an arm and a leg (for something)
To pay, give, or do whatever is necessary or required. They had to give an arm and a leg for the lawyer they hired. I had to give an arm and a leg just to get an interview for the job.
See also: and, arm, give, leg
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
give an arm and a leg for something
If you say that you would give an arm and a leg for something or to do something, you mean that you want it very much. I'd give an arm and a leg for a cup of tea. Any jazz professional would give an arm and a leg for half an hour playing with Wynton Marsalis.
See also: and, arm, give, leg, something
Collins COBUILD Idioms Dictionary, 3rd ed.
give an arm and a leg for
pay a high price for.See also: and, arm, give, leg
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- give an arm and a leg for
- give an arm and a leg for something
- an arm and a leg
- arm and a leg
- give one's right arm, to
- leg
- stroll
- arm in arm
- twist arm
- twist someone's arm