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
TimothÉtee-mo-TEFrench
Corentin-Breton, French
Puneet-Indian, Hindi, Marathi
Moshe-Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
PhyllidaFIL-i-dəEnglish (Rare)
Thracius-Ancient Roman