Definder - what does the word mean?

What is arms and legs?

A metaphor for the concept of equivalent exchange meaning 'at great personal cost', in reference to something gained.

The phrase may have originated from the legend of Edward Elric, an alchemist who attempted to revive his deceased mother and later restored his brother's soul at the physical cost of his left leg and right arm, respectively.

'Hmm, I might go and get a tattoo of one of those Ouroboros things.'
'Be careful, it'll cost you an arm and a leg!'

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arms and legs - video


Arms and legs - what is it?

Figuratively, what one would have to sell or otherwise place as collateral in order to afford something of great expense.

Comes from the fact that, when buying things of great expense, it actually feels as if you are having to offer said appendages as collateral for said item you are purchasing.

Man, I just had to spend an arm and a leg to get my car repaired.

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What does "arms and legs" mean?

an outrageously high price, en excessive price

Don't pay an arm and a leg for your internet service, switch to -* insert company name here *- today.

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Arms and legs - what does it mean?

A slang way of saying that something is too expensive.

To buy my wife a Bentley will cost me a Arm and a Leg. Only if I hit the Lottery.

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Arms and legs - meaning

n. - Gasoline, which literally costs an arm and a leg nowadays.

Exxon Mobil sells liquid arm and leg.

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Arms and legs - definition

It's very expensive!

a. Nice watch, you must have spent a fortune!

b. Yeah it better be nice it costs an arm, a leg and a vagina !

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Arms and legs - slang

To be pregnant, to the point of definately being obvious that there is a baby inside of you

Kylie can't come out with us anymore.
Yeh i havent seen her for ages, whats with that?
She's full of arms and legs.
Oh, ok.

OR

Look at that bird over there, is she chock full of arms and legs or what?

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Arms and legs

To become substantially more complicated, especially when this was unforeseen. Colloquial expression, primarily used in (British) English. Origin: by analogy to human biological development in the womb.

The project seemed simple at first, but now it's starting to grow arms and legs.

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Arms and legs

when something costs an arm and leg, it means it's very expensive.

- Dude, UCLA's tuition is an arm and leg.
- Indeed.

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Arms and legs

the details of a situation

John's chin is bleeding.
Give me the arms and legs!

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