Pique (someone's) Interest/curiosity Idiom American Expressions and American Idioms - What does Pique (someone's) Interest/curiosity Idiom mean?

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pique (someone's) interest/curiosity What does pique (someone's) interest/curiosity mean?	arouse interest/curiosity	The conversation with the filmmaker piqued my interest and I begin to watch more movies.
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rip (someone) limb from limb What does "rip (someone) limb from limb" mean?	to attack someone in a violent way	The cat ripped the stuffed toy limb from limb.
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welcome (someone) with open arms What does "welcome (someone) with open arms" mean?	to greet someone eagerly	We welcomed the new teacher with open arms.
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Pique (someone's) Interest/curiosity Idiom