cost an arm and a leg

idiom

informal

: to be too expensive

I want a new car that doesn't cost an arm and a leg.

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Hers was marked by crystal Jibbitz shaped into flowers, whose value was reflected in an over-$1,000 price tag, but getting your hands on a dressier Bae Clog that can work for more formal occasions (think date nights and NYFW afterparties) doesn’t have to cost an arm and a leg. —Stacia Datskovska, Footwear News, 3 Sep. 2025

Neither would cost an arm and a leg to acquire should their respective teams be open to the idea of trading them. —Evan Massey, MSNBC Newsweek, 9 Aug. 2025

For those who want a basic, strong contender that won't cost an arm and a leg, the Audio-Technica AT-LP120X is a solid choice. —Jacorey Moon, Architectural Digest, 5 Aug. 2025

Long story short, Tune has identified a healthy, active market of folks looking for lightweight, off-road-ready camping solutions that don't cost an arm and a leg. —New Atlas, 28 June 2025

Rhymes for cost an arm and a leg

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