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
ArsÈNe-French
Gal (2)-Slovene
RutROOT (Spanish)Spanish, Icelandic, Swedish, Hebrew, Biblical Hebrew
Mahatmamə-HAHT-mə (English)History
Chanda-Hinduism, Indian, Hindi
Ackers['ækəz]