with open arms

idiom

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

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Recent Examples on the Web But Smith was welcomed with open arms to the BET Awards and received a standing ovation after his performance. Lester Fabian Brathwaite, EW.com, 1 July 2024 But just because older workers are more common doesn't mean they're being welcomed with open arms by employers. Bailey Schulz, USA TODAY, 11 June 2024 When Bishop came along six months later, he was welcomed with open arms. Bebe Hodges, The Enquirer, 18 June 2024 That the Mavericks welcomed him with open arms made the transition easy. Clarence E. Hill Jr., Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 16 June 2024 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 26 Jul. 2024.

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