Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
move heaven and earth
idiom
/muːv ˈhɛvən ənd ɜrθ/
Definition
To do everything possible to achieve a goal or to help someone.
Examples
- If she wants to win the award, she will move heaven and earth to get it.
- He promised to move heaven and earth to ensure his daughter gets the best education.
- They will move heaven and earth to find a solution for the community’s issues.
Meaning
It implies making every effort and using all available resources to accomplish something significant or to assist someone in need.
Synonyms
- go to great lengths
- spare no effort
- pull out all the stops
