B1 idiom #10,567 most common

cost an arm and a leg

This idiom is used to describe something that is extremely expensive or overpriced. It suggests that the price is so high that it feels as though one would have to sacrifice a part of their body to afford it.

Synonyms

exorbitant a fortune steep pricey highway robbery overpriced

Antonyms

cheap inexpensive a bargain
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