Talk Like a Native Episode 11: (Cost) an arm and a leg Kevin: What are you doing? Christine: I’m debating whether I should buy tickets to the rock festival. I really want to see Weezer*. Kevin: So, what’s stopping you? Christine: The tickets cost an arm and a leg and I fear that I may be too old for rock festivals. Kevin: What? An arm and a leg? Like literally? Christine: No! Of course not! If we say something costs an arm and a leg, it just means that it is very expensive. Kevin: Oh! So how much are the tickets? Christine: Tickets are $180 per person. Kevin: Ouch...that is pretty pricey. Christine: Plus, it’s summertime and it’s hot. I fear that it might actually cost me an arm and a leg in the pit* with all of those youngins*. Kevin: But maybe it’s worth it. I know how much you like Weezer. Christine: Let me think about it while we give our listeners some examples. Everything at the restaurant tastes amazing but it costs an arm and a leg I really wanted to go to Europe but pl...