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Term: Cost an Arm

Description

The phrase "cost an arm" is an idiomatic expression used to emphasize that something is very expensive, both in a literal sense, where one would have to pay a high price, and in a figurative sense, where it refers to anything that requires a significant sacrifice or loss.

Sample Sentences

1. Literal usage:

• That luxurious sports car costs an arm; I could never afford it.
• The vacation package to that exotic destination would cost me an arm!

2. Figurative usage:

• The promotion at work would require me to work long hours and cost me an arm.
• Winning the championship would cost the team an arm since they had to train intensively.

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