with\ open\ arms

with\ open\ arms: adv. phr.

1. With the arms spread wide for hugging or catching.

When Father came home from work, little Sally ran out to meet him with open arms.

Dick stood under the window with open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him.

2. With words or actions showing that you are glad to see someone; gladly, warmly, eagerly.

When Grandmother came to visit us at Christmas, we welcomed her with open arms.

After his pioneering flight in the Friendship VII, Col. John Glenn was welcomed with open arms' by the people of his hometown.

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with open arms — {adv. phr.} 1. With the arms spread wide for hugging or catching. * /When Father came home from work, little Sally ran out to meet him with open arms./ * /Dick stood under the window with open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him … Dictionary of American idioms
with open arms — {adv. phr.} 1. With the arms spread wide for hugging or catching. * /When Father came home from work, little Sally ran out to meet him with open arms./ * /Dick stood under the window with open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him … Dictionary of American idioms
receive with open arms — See: WITH OPEN ARMS … Dictionary of American idioms
welcome with open arms — See: WITH OPEN ARMS … Dictionary of American idioms
receive with open arms — See: WITH OPEN ARMS … Dictionary of American idioms
welcome with open arms — See: WITH OPEN ARMS … Dictionary of American idioms
Open Arms (Tina Turner song) — Open Arms Single by Tina Turner from the album All The Best Released … Wikipedia
open arms — See: RECEIVE WITH OPEN ARMS … Dictionary of American idioms
open arms — See: RECEIVE WITH OPEN ARMS … Dictionary of American idioms
open arms — noun plural Date: 1735 an eager or warm welcome < greeted them with open arms > … New Collegiate Dictionary
Open Arms (Journey song) — Open Arms Single by Journey from the album Escape and Heavy Metal Soundtrack … Wikipedia

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