11. I want the items to be safe and the move not to cost an arm and a leg . 12. "A lot of people will take a short cruise because it doesn't cost an arm and a leg ," 13. Just blend rice with fresh vegetables to make a fast, good-for-you dish that won't cost an arm and a leg . 14. "When they want to put together a junior national team, it's tough because scouting costs an arm and a leg . 15. There always have been special'encoding cards'available, particularly for MPEG-2, but they've always cost an arm and a leg to purchase. 16. Japanese compact cars are well-engineered and energy-smart, but even their windshield wipers and headlights cost an arm and a leg . 17. _What to see : As in any big city, there are loads of attractions that can cost an arm and a leg . 18. One " EastEnders " official commented : " It cost an arm and a leg , but old Lou was worth it ." 19. O'Mahony noted, " there is an additional problem in that international mail either costs an arm and a leg or it takes forever. 20. "This was a way to ensure that that the test isn't going to cost an arm and a leg , " notes the scientist.