As long as your arm
idiom
To describe a long list or group of items or things.
He managed to get tickets to the big concert, and he has a list of people who want to go with him that's as long as your arm.
Often appears as...
- list as long as your arm
- have as long as your arm
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
idiom
To describe a long list or group of items or things.
He managed to get tickets to the big concert, and he has a list of people who want to go with him that's as long as your arm.
Often appears as...
- list as long as your arm
- have as long as your arm
Usage tips
Colloquial, Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Exaggeration
Used to emphasize that something is very long, often more than expected or manageable.
The shopping list for the party was as long as your arm.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Widely used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.
I have a to-do list as long as your arm this weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical
Not a literal measurement; it means 'very long' but doesn't specify actual length.
Her wedding preparations included a to-do list as long as your arm.
Pro Tip 1/3Exaggeration
Used to emphasize that something is very long, often more than expected or manageable.
The shopping list for the party was as long as your arm.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Widely used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.
I have a to-do list as long as your arm this weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical
Not a literal measurement; it means 'very long' but doesn't specify actual length.
Her wedding preparations included a to-do list as long as your arm.
Pro Tip 1/3Exaggeration
Used to emphasize that something is very long, often more than expected or manageable.
The shopping list for the party was as long as your arm.
Pro Tip 2/3Colloquial Usage
Widely used in casual conversation rather than formal writing or speeches.
I have a to-do list as long as your arm this weekend.
Pro Tip 3/3Metaphorical
Not a literal measurement; it means 'very long' but doesn't specify actual length.
Her wedding preparations included a to-do list as long as your arm.
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