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with heart and soul

See: HEART AND SOUL.

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heart and soul

[heart and soul] (2) {adv.} Wholly and eagerly; with all one's interest and strength; completely. * /Will you try to make our city a better place? Then we are with […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

heart and soul

[heart and soul] (1) {n.} Eager love; strong feeling; great enthusiasm. Often used with a singular verb. * /When Mr. Pitt plays the piano, his heart and soul is in […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

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[search one's heart] or [search one's soul] {v. phr.}, {formal} To study your reasons and acts; try to discover if you have been fair and honest. * /The teacher searched […] A Dictionary of American Idioms

soul

[soul] See: [HEART AND SOUL], [KEEP BODY AND SOUL TOGETHER]. A Dictionary of American Idioms

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