with open arms

idiom

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

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Despite her surprise, the proud mom of three, who shares her son Rory, 25, and daughters Phoebe, 22, and Jennifer, 28, with ex-husband Bill Gates, embraced the grandmother role with open arms. Kayla Grant, People.com, 6 Apr. 2025 It’s known for being a vibrant residential community of homeowners from around the world, and those who rent are welcomed with open arms. Robin Raven, Forbes.com, 5 Apr. 2025 My understanding is that the museum did not exactly welcome you with open arms. Stephen Heyman, Vogue, 1 Apr. 2025 Everyone has welcomed me with open arms over the last year and the organization feels like family. Ron Estes, MSNBC Newsweek, 29 Mar. 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 15 Apr. 2025.

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