heart and soul

adverb

: without reservations : completely, wholly
count on me to help heart and soul

Word History

First Known Use

1620, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of heart and soul was in 1620

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“Heart and soul.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/heart%20and%20soul. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.

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