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
Babbitt['bæbit]
Rika-Swedish, Dutch
Edwyna-English (Rare)
Calistakə-LIS-tə (English), kah-LEE-stah (Spanish)English, Portuguese, Spanish
Basil (1)BAZ-əlEnglish
Elunedel-IN-ed, el-EEN-edWelsh