give (one's) right arm



give (one's) right arm

A figurative phrase that highlights one's interest in or willingness to do something. A: "I'm going to the concert on Saturday!" B: "Aw man, I would give my right arm to have tickets to that!" I would give my right arm to get good grades like my sister.
See also: arm, give, right

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Elunedel-IN-ed, el-EEN-edWelsh
Iona (2)-Russian, Georgian, Biblical Latin
KieloKEE-e-loFinnish
KelliKEL-eeEnglish
JordÃO-Portuguese
Gillespie-Scottish