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 The summit will conclude on March 24 with the SEED Retreat, a full day devoted to wellness of the mind, body and soul. Gail Mitchell, Billboard, 21 Mar. 2024 The fast consists of abstaining from food and drink is intended to purify the body and soul. Jamie Carter, Forbes, 24 Feb. 2024 In body and soul, the formidable strength of Hercules meets a dash of Jethro Bodine’s affable naivety. Christopher Knight, San Diego Union-Tribune, 28 Jan. 2024 Getting to the root of what your mind, body and soul need is the ultimate goal here, because any other choice is just a Band-Aid on a gaping wound. Meghan Leahy, Washington Post, 24 Jan. 2024 Surrounded by mountain peaks and drifting icebergs, guests can lie in the warm water and enjoy the magnificent natural surroundings — an experience for both body and soul. Tribune News Service, Hartford Courant, 9 Jan. 2024 Here are 10 public spaces to improve the mind, body and soul. Carlos Rico, San Diego Union-Tribune, 29 Dec. 2023 With its harmonious blend of CBD and effervescent bubbles, this sparkling water offers a rejuvenating experience akin to a pampering spa treatment for your body and soul. Amber Smith, Discover Magazine, 15 June 2023 My whole body and soul are to be thrown recklessly about on the field tomorrow. Joshua Kagavi, Smithsonian Magazine, 4 Oct. 2023

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“Body and soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/body%20and%20soul. Accessed 25 Apr. 2024.

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