heart and soul
Học thuậtThân thiện
Definition
- Noun:
- The most essential, vital, or central part of something: Refers to the core, foundation, or most important element of an idea, organization, or experience.
- Adverb:
- With complete commitment, faith, or enthusiasm: Describes doing something with all of one's energy, dedication, and belief.
Usage Examples
- Noun:
- Trust is the heart and soul of any strong relationship.
- The lead guitarist is considered the heart and soul of the band.
- Adverb:
- She believes heart and soul in the cause she is fighting for.
- He supported the project heart and soul from the very beginning.
Advanced Usage
- Used to personify the essential quality or driving force of a group or concept.
- The community center is the heart and soul of this neighborhood.
- As an adverb, it often follows verbs like "believe in," "support," or "be with someone."
- They are heart and soul dedicated to their work.
Variants and Related Words
- Core (n): The central or most important part.
- Essence (n): The intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something.
- Gist (n): The main or essential part of a matter.
- Nub (n): The crux or central point of a matter.
Synonyms
- Noun: Core, essence, crux, nucleus, cornerstone, lifeblood.
- Adverb: Completely, fully, wholeheartedly, unreservedly, passionately.
Related Idioms
- Body and soul: A similar adverbial phrase meaning with all one's energy and commitment.
- He threw himself into the task body and soul.
- With all one's heart: An idiomatic phrase meaning with deep sincerity and commitment.
- She loved him with all her heart.
Adverb
- with complete faith
- she was with him heart and soul
Noun
- the choicest or most essential or most vital part of some idea or experience
- the gist of the prosecutor's argument
- the heart and soul of the Republican Party
- the nub of the story