Question

The new iPhone seems to cost everyone not just an arm and a leg, but also a kidney. What does "to cost an arm and a leg" mean?

• A. to be very cheap
• B. to be very expensive
• C. to be afraid of surgery
• D. to be very short-lived

Hint:

When encountering idioms, try to think of the figurative meaning rather than interpreting the words literally.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

The phrase "to cost an arm and a leg" is an idiom that means something is very expensive, often implying that the cost is so high that it is as if you're sacrificing something valuable (like an arm or a leg). It does not refer to cheapness or anything related to surgery or short life span. Thus, the correct answer is \( \boxed{(b)} \).