A braccia aperte
With open arms
This Italian idiom means to welcome someone warmly and with enthusiasm. The phrase conveys a sense of openness, acceptance, and hospitality, suggesting that the person being welcomed is received with affection and without reservation. The imagery of open arms symbolizes a ready and eager embrace, reflecting genuine friendliness and acceptance.
Esempi
- I nonni hanno accolto i nipoti a braccia aperte. – The grandparents welcomed their grandchildren with open arms.
- Quando siamo arrivati al villaggio, la gente ci ha ricevuti a braccia aperte. – When we arrived at the village, the people received us with open arms.
- Dopo tanti anni all’estero, รจ tornato a casa e i suoi amici lo hanno accolto a braccia aperte. – After many years abroad, he returned home and his friends welcomed him with open arms.