Meaning of give someone the arm | Babel Free

Definitions

To direct the bras d'honneur (obscene gesture) at someone.

US, informal

Examples

“Pentangeli walks out of the restaurant; there's a little tension between the bodyguards of the two factions. ROSATO (O.S.) Hey, Five-Angels... He gives him the arm. Frankie's face turns red, like he wants to have it out here and now; but Willy Cicci calms his down, and they all make their move out.”

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