WITH OPEN ARMS

{adv. phr.} 1. With the arms spread wide for hugging or catching. * /When Father came home from work, little Sally ran out to meet him with open arms./ * /Dick stood under the window with open arms, and Jean dropped the bag of laundry down to him./ 2. With words or actions showing that you are glad to see someone; gladly, warmly, eagerly. * /When Grandmother came to visit us at Christmas, we welcomed her with open arms./ * /After his pioneering flight in the Friendship VII, Col. John Glenn was welcomed with open arms' by the people of his hometown./