Cost an arm and a leg

花费一条胳膊和一条腿

Learning English Conversations

2012-10-29

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Rob goes shopping but the clothes cost 'an arm and a leg'. What does this mean?
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  • We SPEAK Ah, Vera, it's great that you've come with me during our lunch break to do some shopping.

  • I need to buy a suit to go to a wedding and I have to look very smart.

  • And I will make sure of that robe.

  • Everybody says I have good taste.

  • I've always chosen my husband's and my son's pyjamas.

  • And they look good while they sleep.

  • Rob, I love that grey suit in the window.

  • Wow.

  • It looks really smart.

  • Actually, it will make me look great.

  • Exactly.

  • Let's go into the shop.

  • You must try it.

  • The colour suits you, sir.

  • I will see if I can find a smaller size so that it fits you perfectly.

  • You see, Rob, this salesman knows what he is talking about.

  • He thinks it looks good on you.

  • But he is right.