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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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"We welcome them with open arms," said Pearlman.

From Barron's • May 13, 2026

Not to worry, he points out: the same manosphere bros who deemed Thompson soft or a simp for showering Megan with gifts are welcoming him back with open arms.

From Salon • Apr. 30, 2026

“We need to come at them with open arms and say, ‘You’re not stupid because you lost this money.

From MarketWatch • Apr. 17, 2026

Spurs fans pin the blame on Levy for failing to back the coach and many would welcome Pochettino back with open arms.

From BBC • Mar. 24, 2026

A white woman with orange hair comes toward us with open arms.

From "American Street" by Ibi Zoboi

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