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move heaven and earth in British Englishto do everything possible (to achieve something) move heaven and earth in British Englishto take every step possible (to achieve something) move heaven and earth in American English to do all that can be done; exert the utmost effort, influence, etc. See full dictionary entry for heaven to do everything you possibly can to make sure that something happens He had been moving heaven and earth for six weeks in order to prevent the film beingmade; and he had failed. Examples of 'move heaven and earth' in a sentencemove heaven and earth Synonyms of 'move heaven and earth'struggle, work hard, strive, spare no effort More Synonyms of move heaven and earth I moved heaven and earth to get you that job! Synonyms work hard spare no effort try very hard go all out pull out all the stops do your best put yourself out Additional synonymsPeople are bending over backwards to please customers. Synonyms try, endeavour, try hard, toil, make every effort, go all out (informal), do your best, bust a gut (informal), do all you can, give it your best shot (informal), jump through hoops (informal), break your neck (informal), exert yourself, do your utmost, do your damnedest (informal), give it your all (informal), rupture yourself (informal), drive someone round the bend Definition to make a great effort He strives hard to keep himself very fit. Synonyms try, labour, struggle, fight, attempt, compete, strain, contend, endeavour, go for it (informal), try hard, toil, make every effort, go all out (informal), bend over backwards (informal), do your best, go for broke (slang), leave no stone unturned, bust a gut (informal), do all you can, give it your best shot (informal), jump through hoops (informal), break your neck (informal), exert yourself, make an all-out effort (informal), knock yourself out (informal), do your utmost, do your damnedest (informal), give it your all (informal), rupture yourself (informal) Nearby words ofmove heaven and earth - mouthpiece
- movable
- move
- move heaven and earth
- move mountains
- movement
- movie
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