What is the meaning of the phrase 'move heaven and earth'?
Understand the Problem
The question is asking for the meaning of the phrase 'move heaven and earth', which is an idiomatic expression used to describe making a great effort to achieve something or to help someone.
Answer
To do everything possible to achieve something.
The phrase means to do everything possible to achieve something.
Answer for screen readers
The phrase means to do everything possible to achieve something.
More Information
The expression 'move heaven and earth' is a hyperbolic phrase emphasizing maximum effort, first recorded in the 18th century.
Sources
- Move heaven and earth Definition & Meaning - Merriam-Webster - merriam-webster.com
- move heaven and earth in American English - Collins Dictionary - collinsdictionary.com
- MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH Definition & Meaning - Dictionary.com - dictionary.com
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