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Want to sound more like a native English speaker? In this fun lesson, we explore 13 common idioms with the word âarmâ â like cost an arm and a leg and twist your arm. đ¤ŻYouâll 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!đ Donât keep this lesson at armâs length â hit play and level up your English today!â Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10OFF for 10% off a classđ OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinđ Idioms with âarmâ 1. Cost an arm and a leg: Very expensive.: That new laptop cost me an arm and a leg.2. Twist Someoneâs Arm: Persuade someone to do something they didnât want to do. I didnât 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.:Iâd give my right arm for a week on the beach.5. Keep Someone at Armâs Length: Avoid being too close or friendly.âĄď¸ He keeps his neighbors at armâs 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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Want to sound more like a native English speaker? In this fun lesson, we explore 13 common idioms with the word âarmâ â like cost an arm and a leg and twist your arm. đ¤ŻYouâll 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!đ Donât keep this lesson at armâs length â hit play and level up your English today!â Do you want to be my student? https://brentspeak.as.me/ Use Code 10OFF for 10% off a classđ OVER 100 BONUS ENGLISH LESSONS? Become a channel member. https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCakDTg9dhhAsr3WmHyJDa-g/joinđ Idioms with âarmâ 1. Cost an arm and a leg: Very expensive.: That new laptop cost me an arm and a leg.2. Twist Someoneâs Arm: Persuade someone to do something they didnât want to do. I didnât 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.:Iâd give my right arm for a week on the beach.5. Keep Someone at Armâs Length: Avoid being too close or friendly.âĄď¸ He keeps his neighbors at armâs 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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