词汇 | greet with open arms |
释义 | Idiom greet with open armsgreet/welcome (someone/something) with open arms to be very pleased to see someone, or to be very pleased with something new.I was rather nervous about meeting my boyfriend's parents, but they welcomed me with open arms.Our company greeted the arrival of the Internet with open arms. greet (someone or something) with open arms1. To greet someone very happily and eagerly; to give someone a very warm, enthusiastic welcome. When my brother left for the military, he and I didn't get along too well, but now that he's coming home, I can't wait to greet him with open arms. It was a little intimidating starting a new job at such a large firm, but everyone there greeted me with open arms. 2. To be very pleased and enthusiastic about something, especially that which is new or unexpected. The president has announced a reversal on his controversial policy, and many people are greeting the news with open arms. |
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