Select the most appropriate meaning of the underlined idiom in the given sentence. We bought a beautiful painting but it cost us an arm and a leg.
a lot of money
The correct answer is a lot of money.
Understanding idioms improves comprehension and fluency in a language. Context is key to understanding idioms. In this sentence, the context of buying a painting helps confirm that the idiom refers to its price. Other idioms related to money or cost include "pay through the nose" (pay too much) or "cheap as chips" (very inexpensive).
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