greeting (someone or something) with open arms In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase " greeting (someone or something) with open arms", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Katie Anh calendar 2022-03-29 10:03

Meaning of greeting (someone or something) with open arms (redirected from greet (someone or something) with open arms )

Greet (someone or something) with open arms positive verb phrase

To welcome someone warmly.

We greet the president with open arms at the airport.

Though we had just visited her family for the first time, they greeted us with open arms.

Though we had just visited her family for the first time, they greeted us with open arms.

To be delightful and exciting about something new or unexpected.

 

Though it was just a little present, he greeted it with open arms.

When I told him that I bought him a new toy. He greeted it with open arms.

Other phrases about:

wear out (one's) welcome

To be no longer welcome to stay in a particular place because one has remained a guest for too long, or done something that makes others feel bothered or annoyed

invite (one or oneself) over (for something)

to offer someone to visit your house for doing something.

lay out the welcome mat (for one)

To greet or welcome someone with a elaborate display of warmth, friendliness and hospitality

How's by you?

How are you doing?

put out the red carpet (for someone)

1. To roll out the red carpet to welcome the honored guests.

2. To give someone a warm reception.

Grammar and Usage of Greet (someone or something) with open arms

Verb Forms

  • greet (someone or something) with open arms
  • greets (someone or something) with open arms
  • greeting (someone or something) with open arms
  • greeted (someone or something) with open arms

It's mostly used in the past tense.

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Candy is Dandy but Liquor is Quicker
Candy is a good thing to offer someone to get them to do something, but liquor will work more quickly when  convincing someone to do something.
Example: .

Daughter: So I really want all my friends to have a great time. I was thinking it would be a good idea to have some candy out on the tables for people to snack on.

Mother: Well, if you want them to really enjoy themselves, candy is dandy but liquor is quicker.

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