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Region: General | Usage example: She poured her heart and soul into the performance.

Heart and soul

Meaning

Entire energy or commitment.

Usage

Used to describe passionate involvement.

Origin & History

Origin notes can vary by region and source; this page gives the commonly reported explanation and usage context.

Body parts symbolizing emotion and energy.

Used since the 18th century in literature.

Related Idioms

Wear your heart on your sleeve

Display emotions openly.

Eat your heart out

Feel intense jealousy or admiration.

Bleeding heart

Someone excessively sympathetic or liberal.

More Idioms

Break the ice

To do or say something to relieve tension or get conversation going in a social situation.

Cut to the chase

Skip ahead to the most important or exciting part of something.

The ball is in your court

It is now your turn to take action or make a decision.

Throw in the towel

To concede defeat or admit a struggle isn't worth continuing.