Want to sound more like a native English speaker? In this fun lesson, we explore 13 common idioms with the word “arm” — like cost an arm and a leg and twist your arm. 🤯You’ll learn what they mean, how to use them in real life, and see why English learners everywhere are up in arms about these tricky phrases!👉 Don’t keep this lesson at arm’s length — hit play and level up your English today!✅ Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10OFF for 10% off a class💙 OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/join📝 Idioms with “arm” 1. Cost an arm and a leg: Very expensive.: That new laptop cost me an arm and a leg.2. Twist Someone’s Arm: Persuade someone to do something they didn’t want to do. I didn’t want to go out, but my friends twisted my arm.3. Up in arms: Very angry or upset.: People are up in arms about the new parking rules.4. Give Your Right Arm (For Something): Want something very much.:I’d give my right arm for a week on the beach.5. Keep Someone at Arm’s Length: Avoid being too close or friendly.➡️ He keeps his neighbors at arm’s length.6. Welcome with open arms: Happily and warmly accept someone. : They welcomed the new family with open arms.7. A shot in the arm: Something that gives energy or encouragement. :The good news was a shot in the arm for the team.
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