heart and soul

1. 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.

See also: and, heart, soul

Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

heart and soul

Fig. 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.

See also: and, heart, soul

McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.

heart and soul

The entirety of one's energies or affections. For example, He put heart and soul into his music. [Late 1700s]

See also: and, heart, soul

The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.

heart and soul

great 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.

See also: and, heart, soul

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

(your) heart and ˈsoul

with 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.

See also: and, heart, soul

Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary

heart and soul

Completely; entirely.

See also: and, heart, soul

American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.

See also:

root of the matter
root of the matter, the
the heart of the matter
the root of the matter
the crux of the matter
crux
crux of the matter
crux of the matter, the
the meat of the matter
root of the problem

References in periodicals archive

About 70 city officials, Heart and Soul Campaign members, Inco representatives and hospital officials were on hand to witness the historic announcement.

Inco bolsters hospital campaign by $2m. (Special Report: Sudbury)

"Heart and Soul," in other words, was not just another one of those group shows that are frequently staged in ad hoc spaces: It was its own creature and quietly made its own demands.

"HEART AND SOUL"

Hildegard went so far as to say that female flesh, the bodily humanity Christ assumed from Mary, had redeemed the world.(49) Saint Catherine said of Mary's experience at Calvary, "Oh sweetest love, which was the sword that pierced the heart and soul of the mother: The Son was broken in body, and the mother similarly, for his flesh was from her.

Impassioned mother or passive icon: the virgin's role in late medieval and early modern passion sermons

Heart and Soul is written and orchestrated by the show's producers, Indra Nathaniel and Maria Cavanagh

Putting Heart and Soul into the play

She was my heart and soul and I lived solely for her."

Tribute to teen struck by train; WORLD TODAY

I sent my pics to Heart And Soul when the Irish Daily Mirror said they were looking for new face to represent them at Miss Universe

LOUISE'S WORK OF HEART; MISS UNIVERSE HOPEFUL OPENS HER PHOTO ALBUM Finalist shines in sexy shoot

Also, when you pray before the Eucharist, allow your desire for the things of God to intensify; allow your heart and soul to expand.

What are you waiting for? Try this for advent: next time you are forced to cool your heels, see the wait as a spiritual invitation

This sizzling collection of poetry and essays embodies the heart and soul of a woman, culture, and generation.

Poetic picks for holiday gift giving. (poetry reviews)

His latest book, Heart and soul for Europe--an essay on spiritual renewal(*), written and published in English, with a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury, will come out in Dutch this summer.

Heart and soul for Europe: Edy Korthals Altes shocked the Dutch establishment when he resigned from the diplomatic service to become an outspoken wirter and peace activist ..

JUBILEE GIG: Marcus Collins DEBUT: Craig Colton has 'poured his heart and soul' into his first album

Ex Factor: Craig bares his soul to write album

MODEL Daniella Moyles looks world class as she shows off the latest range of dresses from Heart And Soul.

Could you be the new FACE of HEART and SOUL; LABEL QUEST FOR LOOKER

RE: HEART and Soul restaurant review (Daily Post, March 11 Though you kindly gave me the right to reply, there are some things I would like to say to my lovely customers, which could not be expressed in that reply.

Letter: From the heart

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释义	heart and soul heart and soul 1. 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. See also: and, heart, soul Farlex Dictionary of Idioms. heart and soul Fig. 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. See also: and, heart, soul McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs. heart and soul The entirety of one's energies or affections. For example, He put heart and soul into his music. [Late 1700s] See also: and, heart, soul The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer. heart and soul great 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. See also: and, heart, soul Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary (your) heart and ˈsoul with 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. See also: and, heart, soul Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary heart and soul Completely; entirely. See also: and, heart, soul American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition. See also: root of the matter root of the matter, the the heart of the matter the root of the matter the crux of the matter crux crux of the matter crux of the matter, the the meat of the matter root of the problem References in periodicals archive About 70 city officials, Heart and Soul Campaign members, Inco representatives and hospital officials were on hand to witness the historic announcement. Inco bolsters hospital campaign by $2m. (Special Report: Sudbury) "Heart and Soul," in other words, was not just another one of those group shows that are frequently staged in ad hoc spaces: It was its own creature and quietly made its own demands. "HEART AND SOUL" Hildegard went so far as to say that female flesh, the bodily humanity Christ assumed from Mary, had redeemed the world.(49) Saint Catherine said of Mary's experience at Calvary, "Oh sweetest love, which was the sword that pierced the heart and soul of the mother: The Son was broken in body, and the mother similarly, for his flesh was from her. Impassioned mother or passive icon: the virgin's role in late medieval and early modern passion sermons Heart and Soul is written and orchestrated by the show's producers, Indra Nathaniel and Maria Cavanagh Putting Heart and Soul into the play She was my heart and soul and I lived solely for her." Tribute to teen struck by train; WORLD TODAY I sent my pics to Heart And Soul when the Irish Daily Mirror said they were looking for new face to represent them at Miss Universe LOUISE'S WORK OF HEART; MISS UNIVERSE HOPEFUL OPENS HER PHOTO ALBUM Finalist shines in sexy shoot Also, when you pray before the Eucharist, allow your desire for the things of God to intensify; allow your heart and soul to expand. What are you waiting for? Try this for advent: next time you are forced to cool your heels, see the wait as a spiritual invitation This sizzling collection of poetry and essays embodies the heart and soul of a woman, culture, and generation. Poetic picks for holiday gift giving. (poetry reviews) His latest book, Heart and soul for Europe--an essay on spiritual renewal(*), written and published in English, with a foreword by the Archbishop of Canterbury, will come out in Dutch this summer. Heart and soul for Europe: Edy Korthals Altes shocked the Dutch establishment when he resigned from the diplomatic service to become an outspoken wirter and peace activist .. JUBILEE GIG: Marcus Collins DEBUT: Craig Colton has 'poured his heart and soul' into his first album Ex Factor: Craig bares his soul to write album MODEL Daniella Moyles looks world class as she shows off the latest range of dresses from Heart And Soul. Could you be the new FACE of HEART and SOUL; LABEL QUEST FOR LOOKER RE: HEART and Soul restaurant review (Daily Post, March 11 Though you kindly gave me the right to reply, there are some things I would like to say to my lovely customers, which could not be expressed in that reply. Letter: From the heart
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