with open arms

Idioms

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

Example Sentences

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Craig Melvin, Savannah Guthrie's co-host said the programme "cannot wait to welcome her back with open arms".

From BBC

“This community, the minute that I transferred over here, has just welcomed me with open arms,” Betts said.

From Los Angeles Times

"Obviously...we'd welcome him with open arms," he was reported to have said at the time.

From BBC

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

From BBC

“But we have no choice, have we? We shall be needing food, shelter. They will look after us, I know they will. It was a family row we had, that is all. I am sure everything is forgiven by now, and that we can all put it behind us. When we get there, they will welcome us in with open arms. It will be fine, I promise you. You will see.”

From Literature

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