“Costs an arm and a leg”

Definition

Very expensive.

Examples

Examples

“That car costs an arm and a leg.”

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What does "Costs an arm and a leg" mean?
"Costs an arm and a leg" means very expensive..
How do you use "Costs an arm and a leg" in a sentence?
Example: "That car costs an arm and a leg."
What is the Russian or Armenian translation of "Costs an arm and a leg"?
Очень дорого. / Շատ թանկ։
Is this idiom formal or informal?
This idiom is neutral and can be used in most contexts.

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