body and soul

phrase

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

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At this World Cup, that squad gave its all — body and soul — and rebuilt a relationship with the fans that had seemed broken since the 2024 Copa América. Eduard Cauich, Los Angeles Times, 12 July 2026 You could be contracted for exciting work assignments, improve your workplace or discover a wellness practice that supports your mind, body and soul. Valerie Mesa, PEOPLE, 30 June 2026 We were deprived of what every human longs for—a chance to love honestly with mind, body and soul. Donna Lamb, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 Mar. 2026 The candidate must be willing to sacrifice body and soul to seize every opportunity to reach voters. Torrey Snow, Baltimore Sun, 27 Mar. 2026 See All Example Sentences for body and soul

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“Body and soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20and%20soul. Accessed 23 Jul. 2026.

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