give an arm and a leg (for something)



give an arm and a leg (for something)

To pay, give, or do whatever is necessary or required. They had to give an arm and a leg for the lawyer they hired. I had to give an arm and a leg just to get an interview for the job.
See also: and, arm, give, leg

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
Lucija-Slovene, Croatian
Thi-Vietnamese
Merilyn-English
KadriKAHD-rreeEstonian
Donna['dɔnə]
Octaviusahk-TAYV-ee-əs (English)Ancient Roman