Move heaven and earth
verb
To do everything possible to achieve something.
She moved heaven and earth to make sure her son could attend the best school.
Often appears as...
- she will move heaven and earth
- i have moved heaven and earth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
verb
To do everything possible to achieve something.
She moved heaven and earth to make sure her son could attend the best school.
Often appears as...
- she will move heaven and earth
- i have moved heaven and earth
Usage tips
Idiomatic
Definition 1 of 1
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Effort
Indicates going beyond normal limits to achieve something, often involving hard work or sacrifice.
He moved heaven and earth to get the project done on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This is an exaggeration and does not mean someone is literally changing the sky and earth.
She said she'd move heaven and earth to help her friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Determination
Shows a very high level of commitment and determination in the face of challenges.
Despite the odds, he's moving heaven and earth to find a cure.
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Effort
Indicates going beyond normal limits to achieve something, often involving hard work or sacrifice.
He moved heaven and earth to get the project done on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This is an exaggeration and does not mean someone is literally changing the sky and earth.
She said she'd move heaven and earth to help her friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Determination
Shows a very high level of commitment and determination in the face of challenges.
Despite the odds, he's moving heaven and earth to find a cure.
Pro Tip 1/3Extreme Effort
Indicates going beyond normal limits to achieve something, often involving hard work or sacrifice.
He moved heaven and earth to get the project done on time.
Pro Tip 2/3Not Literal
This is an exaggeration and does not mean someone is literally changing the sky and earth.
She said she'd move heaven and earth to help her friend.
Pro Tip 3/3Serious Determination
Shows a very high level of commitment and determination in the face of challenges.
Despite the odds, he's moving heaven and earth to find a cure.
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