(idiomatic, hyperbolic) Usually used after the verb cost, but also often charge, pay, and spend: a very high price for an item or service; an exorbitant price;

Straight-arm.

To straight-arm.

To ward off by holding the arms out straight.

An instance of warding off by holding the arms out straight.

Bullying; extortionate. / (usually figuratively) Coercive, employing force.

To bully; to intimidate. / (often figuratively) To coerce, to muscle.

A person who threatens or intimidates others, especially on behalf of somebody else; a goon or enforcer.

present participle of straight arm

simple past tense and past participle of straight arm