with open arms

idiom

: in a very kind and friendly way
We were welcomed back with open arms.

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The senior played at Northfield and Roseville the past two seasons, but was welcomed with open arms in Rosemount from day one. Mike Cook, Twin Cities, 16 Oct. 2025 Ma Daisy welcomes you in, quite literally with her portrait posed with open arms, to the space and invites you to stay awhile. Alana Al-Hatlani, Southern Living, 11 Oct. 2025 In contrast, Memphis, Tennessee, largely welcomed troops with open arms, although the city's Democratic mayor did not approve the move. Dan Gooding, MSNBC Newsweek, 6 Oct. 2025 While Kelce has embraced Kansas City with open arms, the city has done the same for his bride-to-be, with local businesses even flying flags with Swift's face on them, Fulk says. Meredith Wilshere, PEOPLE, 4 Oct. 2025 See All Example Sentences for with open arms

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“With open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20open%20arms. Accessed 24 Oct. 2025.

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