| 词汇 | heart and soul |
| 释义 | Idiom heart and soul Theme: CORE the central core [of someone or something]. (Fixed order.)My very heart and soul was made sad by her hurtful attitude.Now we are getting to the heart and soul of the matter.This feature is the heart and soul of my invention. Idiom heart and soul put (your) heart and soul into (something/doing something) - to do something with a lot of energy and interest.She loves him heart and soul. (= completely)heart and soul1. The most important, basic, or fundamental essence or elements of an issue, problem, or matter at hand. Thank you all for attending this staff meeting. Before we get to the heart and soul of the matter, I'd like to assure each of you that your jobs are secure. Here's the heart and soul of the matter, Bill: we feel you've not been meeting the standards of work that we should be expecting of you in recent weeks. 2. The utmost of one's energy, enthusiasm, and determination. We've put our hearts and souls into developing a truly revolutionary way of staying in touch with loved ones. I'm so sorry that you lost the restaurant, Jim. I know you put your heart and soul into it. heart and soulFig. the central core [of someone or something]. Now we are getting to the heart and soul of the matter. This feature is the heart and soul of my invention. heart and soulThe entirety of one's energies or affections. For example, He put heart and soul into his music. [Late 1700s] heart and soulgreat energy and enthusiasm. 1977 Michael Frayn Alphabetical Order She hasn't been here long, I know. But she's put her whole heart and soul into this place. (your) heart and ˈsoulwith a lot of energy and enthusiasm: She puts her heart and soul into the job.A dancer must throw herself heart and soul into every performance.heart and soul Completely; entirely. |
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