body and soul

idiom

: with all of your energy and enthusiasm
He devoted himself body and soul to the cause.

Examples of body and soul in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web My whole body and soul are to be thrown recklessly about on the field tomorrow. Joshua Kagavi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023 Magee Homestead Nestled among sagebrush and meadows in Saratoga, Wyoming, this authentic dude ranch offers rejuvenating experiences for the body and soul and plenty of outdoor adventure. Hugh Garvey, Sunset Magazine, 5 Sep. 2023 This lotion soothes the body and soul by including therapeutic lavender essential oil, which aids in easing tension. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023 The soothing herbal aroma, which encourages relaxation of the body and soul, enhances its medical effects. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 5 July 2023 ReNew Retreat: Week-long rejuvenation program focused on healing the mind, body and soul, complete with stress-free spa services and island excursions. Ysolt Usigan, Woman's Day, 31 May 2023 The interlude gave body and soul a brief respite from all the portentous solemnity of a ceremony that marched in time to tradition but at times felt out of step with this world. Peter Marks, Washington Post, 6 May 2023 The film examines the body and soul of a man scarred by a life of suffering, who is yet still capable of deep and sincere compassion. Patrick Frater, Variety, 21 Apr. 2023 On this anthropological foundation of the unity of body and soul, the Doctrine Committee overlays the principle of totality affirmed in modern church teaching. John Grabowski, National Review, 3 Apr. 2023 See More

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“Body and soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20and%20soul. Accessed 5 Dec. 2023.

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