an arm and a leg

Idioms and Phrases

see arm and a leg .

Example Sentences

He already suspects that “the fancy new computer system that they’ve spent an arm and a leg on” is at fault, and has refused to endorse its figures.

From Los Angeles Times

Most famously, former navy diver Paul de Gelder was left without an arm and a leg after he was attacked by a bull shark during a counter-terrorism exercise in Sydney Harbour in 2009.

From BBC

Councillor David Romney said he was wary of taking on the responsibility, saying it could end up costing Oakham "an arm and a leg".

From BBC

Tyler Vargas-Andrews, who lost an arm and a leg as a result of injuries he suffered during the Aug. 26 Abbey Gate attack, told lawmakers that the withdrawal “was a catastrophe in my opinion. And there was an inexcusable lack of accountability.”

From Washington Times

But there may be other items on the list that do not cost an arm and a leg.

From Reuters

Related Words

• costly
• extravagant
• fancy
• high
• lavish
• overpriced
• pricey
• upscale
• valuable