Cost An Arm And A Leg

Very expensive. A large amount of money.

Possible origin: A mix of the phrases “I’d give my right arm” and “even if it takes a leg”. Both having great value to a person, things they would not want to part with unless it was for a huge some of money.



Ex: We can’t afford that, it costs an arm and a leg!



Spanish: Un ojo de la cara



German: Es hat mich ein Vermögen gekostet