General
on the arm
What does on the arm mean?
Given free of charge, especially a favor from someone in a position to give it.
"The cook hooked us up with lunch on the arm."
Origin
NYC/old New York slang for something obtained free.
Frequently asked questions
What does 'on the arm' mean?
It means for free, at no charge — especially a favor from someone in a position to give it.
How do you use 'on the arm'?
Use it for freebies, like 'The cook hooked us up with lunch on the arm.'
Where does 'on the arm' come from?
It's old New York slang for something obtained free of charge.
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