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Move heaven and earth to do Meaning in English

expression

MOOV HEV-uhn AND (or uhnd) ERTH TOO (or tuh, or ti) DOO
MOOV HEV-uhn AND ERTH TOO DOO

Definition

To do everything possible and try as hard as you can to achieve something, even if it is very difficult.

Usage & Nuances

This is a very strong, dramatic idiom, often used for big efforts or sacrifices. Commonly appears as 'move heaven and earth to' plus a verb ('move heaven and earth to win'). Not formal; it is dramatic but not slang. Do not use for ordinary or minor efforts.

Example Sentences

She will move heaven and earth to help her children.

basic

We must move heaven and earth to find a cure.

basic

He moved heaven and earth to make sure the project was finished on time.

basic

If you want that job, you’ll have to move heaven and earth to get it.

natural

They moved heaven and earth to save their business during the crisis.

natural

I’ll move heaven and earth to make sure you’re safe.

natural