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with open arms

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with open arms

with happiness or enthusiasm After suing the organization, I know I'm not going to be greeted with open arms.

Usage notes: often used with the verb welcome: A lot of our customers wouldn't be welcomed with open arms in other stores.

See also: arm, open

with open arms

Enthusiastically, warmly, as in They received their new daughter-in-law with open arms. This term alludes to an embrace. [Mid-1600s]

See also: arm, open

with open arms

With great cordiality and hospitality.

See also: arm, open