with open arms

Idioms  

1. Enthusiastically, warmly, as in They received their new daughter-in-law with open arms. This term alludes to an embrace. [Mid-1600s]

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Example Sentences

But Altadena welcomed us with open arms, and soon we brought in a new community to celebrate with us.

From Los Angeles Times

Do they welcome the potential convert with open arms?

From Slate

It is unusual for a gentleman of his means and influence to show such an interest in the education of poor girls, so when he contacted the board and offered his services, along with the promise of a generous donation, they welcomed him with open arms.

From Literature

While Wall Street greets AI with open arms, ordinary Americans respond with ambivalence, anxiety, even dread.

From The Wall Street Journal

As Soviet ships arrived in Cuba, Fidel Castro welcomed his new guests with open arms.

From Literature