Question

Identify the meaning of the idioms or phrases given in italics in the sentence: The plot of land costs an arm and a leg

• A. moderate
• B. very expensive
• C. cheap
• D. for sale

Hint:

Idioms involving body parts often refer to high values, personal sacrifices, or deep emotions.
Remembering that limbs are invaluable helps you connect this idiom to something of extremely high cost.

Answer 1

The Correct Option is B

Step 1: Identify the idiom.
The idiom is "costs an arm and a leg", describing the price of a plot of land in the sentence.
Step 2: Understand its figurative meaning.
This idiom means something costs an extremely high price, so high that it is as if you are giving away your own limbs to pay for it.
Step 3: Match the correct option.
"Very expensive" is the correct interpretation. "Moderate", "cheap", and "for sale" do not capture the meaning of this idiom.
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