Fold somebody in your arms

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verb phrase

To hold or embrace someone tightly in your arms as a way of showing love or comfort.

He was so happy to see her safe, he immediately folded her in his arms.
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Often appears as...

  • happily fold someone in your arms
  • fold someone in your arms tightly

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Idiomatic

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Emotional Connection

Used to express deep emotions, such as love or relief, during a reunion or comforting moment.

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After being apart for so long, she folded him in her arms, tears streaming down her face.
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Physical Gesture

Involves actually wrapping your arms around another person, not just a metaphor.

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Seeing the child's scraped knee, the mother folded him in her arms to soothe his pain.
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Intimate Act

Often used to describe a close and personal interaction, suggesting a strong bond between people.

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They stood silently, he folded her in his arms, and they watched the sunset together.
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