Examples of arm and a leg in a Sentence
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The Blueprint for Maryland’s Future is going to cost the taxpayers a arm and a leg.
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Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
But Bryan’s policy would, if executed properly, help make sure those who get tickets won’t pay an arm and a leg for them.
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Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2023
As per usual, Amazon is stocked with fab options that don't cost an arm and a leg.
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Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
25 Jan. 2023
Losing weight shouldn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
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Dallas News,
22 Dec. 2022
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Reader Commentary,
Baltimore Sun,
19 Feb. 2025
But Bryan’s policy would, if executed properly, help make sure those who get tickets won’t pay an arm and a leg for them.
—
Ethan Millman,
Rolling Stone,
16 Feb. 2023
As per usual, Amazon is stocked with fab options that don't cost an arm and a leg.
—
Jasmine Washington,
Seventeen,
25 Jan. 2023
Losing weight shouldn’t have to cost you an arm and a leg.
—
Dallas News,
22 Dec. 2022
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“Arm and a leg.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/arm%20and%20a%20leg. Accessed 26 Jun. 2026.
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