arlike.html - See: GIVE ONE'S RIGHT ARM, KEEP AT A DISTANCE Or KEEP AT ARM'S LENGTH, SHOT IN THE ARM, TAKE UP ARMS, TWIST ONE'S ARM, UP IN ARMS, WITH OPEN ARMS, COST AN ARM AND A LEG.

arlike.html - {n.}, {slang} An exorbitantly high price that must be paid for something that isn't really worth it. * /It's true that to get a decent apartment these days in New York you have to pay an arm and a leg./

arlike.html - {adv. phr.} With your arm under or around another person's arm, especially in close comradeship or friendship. * /Sally and Joan were laughing and joking together as they walked arm in arm down the street./ * /When they arrived at the party, the partners walked arm in arm to meet the hosts./ Compare: HAND IN HAND.

arlike.html - {adj. phr.} Having all needed weapons; fully armed. * /The paratroopers were armed to the teeth./

arlike.html - {v. phr.} To dictate arrogantly to someone; domineer. * /Dan orders his younger colleagues around in a most unpleasant way./

arlike.html - {adv. phr.} Recovered and able to move about; once again in good health after an illness. * /My sister was ill for several weeks, but is now up and about again./