arm and a leg »
A relatively high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price.
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arm candy »
An attractive, seemingly romantic companion who accompanies a person in public simply so that one or both of the individuals can gain attention, enhance social status, or create an impression of sexual appeal.
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arm to the teeth »
To equip thoroughly with weapons.
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arm's length »
Barely within reach.
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arm's length »
Distant, detached.
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arm's length »
Independent, but related.
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armed forces »
The Services
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at arm's length »
At a distance, away from one's body.
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at arm's length »
Avoiding a close relationship.
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babe in arms »
An infant.
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back burner »
A section of a stove used to keep some pots warm while one focuses on others.
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bad news »
An irritating, troublesome, or harmful person, situation, or thing.
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ball up »
To hunch over and pull in one's arms and legs.
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bang straw »
A nick name for a thresher, but applied to all the servants of a farmer.
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beat up »
To alarm by a sudden attack.
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