move heaven and earth

Language: en

Meaning: (idiomatic)To do whatever is necessary, including extreme or unusual actions; to go to extremes.Synonym:move mountainsHe wouldmove heaven and earthto make sure his family is healthy.2023March 9, Dan Jarvis, “Britain promised to move heaven and earth for all who helped us in Afghanistan. It wasn’t true”, inThe Guardian‎[1],→ISSN:Our policy reflects too little of this. The official line is enduring commitment, and promises tomove heaven and earthfor those most in danger. But in practice Afghanistan is being swept under the carpet.

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