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greet/welcome with open arms

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greet/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.

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green with envy
green-eyed monster
green-fingered
greener
greener pastures

greet/welcome with open arms
grey
grey area
grey matter
grief
grim
Grim Reaper
grin

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