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Mar 2024
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An Arm and A Leg

Danny Ballan
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What does "an arm and a leg" really mean? Explore the meaning, origin, and proper use of this common English idiom with examples.

Find the full transcript of this episode and learn more about it on https://englishpluspodcast.com/an-arm-and-a-leg-decoding-the-popular-english-idiom/

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