To give one's right arm In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "to give one's right arm", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Zesty Y calendar 2022-10-17 04:10

Meaning of To give one's right arm

Synonyms:

long for , yearn for , give one's eyeteeth (for someone or something) , cut off one’s right arm for

To give one's right arm verb phrase

Used to emphasize one's interest or eagerness to have or do something

I guess you would give your right arm to join us.

I would give my right arm to do it for you.

Other phrases about:

blind impulse

A desire to do something, which is random, sudden and unaccountable

itching to do something

To long for something/ to do something

like gold dust
Used to describe something which is very valuable and hard to get it because many people want it
have it/things/everything your own way

Believe or act in accordance with your desires, usually in spite of the wants or feelings of others

a little of what you fancy does you good

Originally, it was said euphemistically to express the benefits of sex. Now, it is also used to express the advantages of satisfying other desires.

Grammar and Usage of To give one's right arm

This phrase is commonly used with "would" ahead.
 

Origin of To give one's right arm

This phrase dates back to the mid 19th century. 

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