with open arms

idiom

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

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Colombia welcomes expats with open arms, offering several paths to residency that are easy for the average American retiree to qualify for. Kathleen Peddicord, Forbes, 13 Jan. 2025 Cardinals owner Michael Bidwell made two planes available to help transport the Rams contingent, and they have been welcomed with open arms by their NFC West rivals. Gary Klein, Los Angeles Times, 12 Jan. 2025 Charleson used to joke that she wasn’t received with open arms by many of the cast and crew, who were upset that her predecessor was given the heave-ho. Rosemary Rossi, Variety, 12 Jan. 2025 My daughter willingly approached the congregation and was welcomed and embraced with open arms. Demicia Inman, VIBE.com, 8 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 21 Jan. 2025.

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