left arm

Shield-bearing appendage traditionally

The left arm is the arm on the left side of the body—the one closer to the heart.

In most people, this is the non-dominant arm.

The phrase appears in expressions about sacrifice or devotion: I'd give my left arm for tickets to that show.

In baseball, a left arm refers to a left-handed pitcher: They need another left arm in the bullpen.

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