an arm and a leg in French
an arm and a leg in French is coûter la peau des fesses, coûter la peau du cul, coûter les yeux de la tête.
an arm and a leg in French
coûter la peau des fesses
(idiomatic, hyperbole) Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price
coûter la peau du cul
(idiomatic, hyperbole) Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price
coûter les yeux de la tête
(idiomatic, hyperbole) Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price
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What is "an arm and a leg" in French?
"an arm and a leg" in French is coûter la peau des fesses, coûter la peau du cul, coûter les yeux de la tête.
Are there other ways to say "an arm and a leg" in French?
Yes — French has 3 translations listed for "an arm and a leg": coûter la peau des fesses, coûter la peau du cul, coûter les yeux de la tête.
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