heart and soul

Idioms  

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

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Example Sentences

Since then truth to all minds telleth, That in thee lives harmony, Heart and soul do sing in me.

From A Defence of Poesie and Poems by Sidney, Philip, Sir

Heart and soul she encouraged her husband to distinguish himself by his talents and energy, and even assisted him in his labours.

From Heroes of the Telegraph by Munro, John

Heart and soul are left to shift for themselves, and the guaranty of right and righteous living is “A fair round belly with good capon lined.”

From A New Atmosphere by Hamilton, Gail

Quoth Felez Múñoz: "Heart and soul that duty pleases me."

From The Lay of the Cid by Bacon, Leonard

Heart and soul, John Crondall was absorbed in the perfection and furtherance of the organization he had founded, and when he sought public support he was irresistible.

From The Message by Brock, H. M. (Henry Matthew)