to pay an arm and a leg
The phrase "to pay an arm and a leg" is an idiom that means to pay a very high price for something, often used to express that something is excessively expensive or costs more than it is worth. It emphasizes the idea of sacrificing a significant amount, symbolized by the literal loss of a body part.
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