Body and soul

Meaning

The idiom "body and soul" means to be completely devoted or committed to something, often to the point of putting all one's energy and passion into it. It can also mean being deeply affected by something, emotionally involved in a situation, or feeling a strong connection to someone or something.

Usage

• She was body and soul dedicated to her career, working long hours every day.
• The couple were completely body and soul for each other, always supporting each other through thick and thin.
• He put his body and soul into the project, pouring all of his ideas and creativity into it.
• The music moved him so deeply that he felt like he was giving his body and soul to every beat.
• She had put her body and soul into her business, and when it failed, she felt like she had lost a part of herself.

Roots and History

The idiom "body and soul" dates back to the 17th century. It comes from the idea that when you are truly committed to something, it feels like your body and soul are intertwined with it, and you can't separate them from it. The phrase has been used in literature and poetry throughout history, including works by William Shakespeare and Edgar Allan Poe.

Synonyms in English

• Heart and soul
• All or nothing
• Wholeheartedly
• Full-blown passion
• Give it your all

Synonyms in other languages

• El corazón y el alma (Spanish) - This phrase translates to "heart and soul" and means the same thing as "body and soul."
• Caro a morte (Italian) - This phrase means "devoted to death" and suggests the same level of commitment.
• Le cœur et l'âme (French) - This phrase translates to "heart and soul" and has the same meaning as the English version.
• 心中深刻的 (Chinese) - This phrase means "deeply felt in the heart" and suggests a similar level of emotional involvement.

Similar Idioms

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• fingers crossed

• better late than never