Pay An Arm And A Leg For Something
- Pay An Arm And A Leg For Something
- How common is this idiom?: This idiom is somewhat archaic and not commonly used in everyday conversation, but it's still widely recognized and occasionally used in informal writing and humorous contexts.
- Literal Meaning: To give up a limb in exchange for something
- Actual Idiomatic Meaning: To pay an extremely high price for something, often more than it's worth
- I love that new designer handbag, but it costs an arm and a leg!
- I'm not paying an arm and a leg for a cup of coffee, I'll make my own at home.
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