with open arms

idiom

: in a very kind and friendly way
We were welcomed back with open arms.

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Ingram was loved during his previous stint with the Lakers and Los Angeles would certainly welcome him back with open arms. Gordon G. Chang, Newsweek, 25 Jan. 2025 Many Montecito residents still haven’t welcomed their royal neighbors with open arms. Stephanie Nolasco, Fox News, 22 Jan. 2025 Here’s hoping more men will be welcomed into baby showers with open arms, instead of their presence being viewed as odd or controversial in any way. Melissa Willets, Parents, 21 Jan. 2025 Mack, in particular, would be welcomed back with open arms. Elliott Teaford, Orange County Register, 15 Jan. 2025 See all Example Sentences for with open arms 

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“With open arms.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/with%20open%20arms. Accessed 31 Jan. 2025.

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