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

From BBC • Mar. 25, 2026

Australian Prime Minister Anthony Albanese had lauded the bravery of the women, vowing they would be welcomed with open arms.

From Barron's • Mar. 15, 2026

Sheinbaum’s government launched a reintegration program called México te Abraza, or Mexico welcomes you with open arms, that has provided limited support to those returning, according to migrant advocates.

From Los Angeles Times • Jan. 18, 2026

But when Koepka applied for reinstatement, the PGA Tour’s new leadership didn’t just make an exception and welcome him back with open arms.

From The Wall Street Journal • Jan. 12, 2026

Booth and Herold welcomed him, and the food he brought, with open arms.

From "Chasing Lincoln's Killer" by James L. Swanson

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