词汇 | welcome someone with open arms |
释义 | Idiom receive someone with open arms and welcome someone with open arms Theme: WELCOME to greet someone eagerly.I'm sure they wanted us to stay for dinner. They received us with open arms.When I came home from school, the whole family welcomed me with open arms. Idiom welcome someone 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. welcome (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 really get along too well. Now that he's coming home soon, I can't wait to welcome him with open arms. It was a little intimidating starting a new job at such a large firm, but everyone there welcomed 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 welcoming the news with open arms. welcome someone with open armsCOMMON If you welcome someone with open arms, you show that you are very pleased to see them or meet them. People in Sidon welcomed them with open arms and rice and flowers. Note: You can also say that you greet someone with open arms or receive someone with open arms. We got out of the trucks to greet them with open arms. |
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