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
Ballantine['bæləntain]
Baily['beili]
Keith[ki:θ]
EbonyEB-ə-neeEnglish
Myrandamə-RAN-dəEnglish (Modern)
Bakir-Bosnian