soul of, the

1. The essence of some quality, as in You can trust her; she's the soul of discretion, or He's the very soul of generosity but he can be cranky at times. This idiom was first recorded in 1605.

2. see soul of.

Example Sentences

Last year, in many ways, Teoscar Hernández was the heart and soul of the Dodgers.

From Los Angeles Times

He described Mr David's "fervour to live life to the full", saying he was often "the life and soul of the party".

From BBC

“It’s the heart and soul of the city,” said Rob Boice, president of the Old Town Preservation Assn.

From Los Angeles Times

Artesia City Councilmember Zeel Ahir said the strip of businesses along Pioneer Boulevard is the “heart and soul” of the area for Indians.

From Los Angeles Times

Those praying asked the Virgin Mary, “Queen of the migrants,” to pray for the soul of the departed.

From Los Angeles Times