Cost an arm and a leg

Monday, August 3, 2026 · Idiom · Sayso Play puzzle #11

This phrase means something is very expensive or costs a lot of money. It suggests that the price is so high, it's like giving up a part of your body. The saying likely comes from the idea that losing an arm or a leg would be a great personal loss, so something that "costs an arm and a leg" is similarly costly.