moved heaven and earth
Exhausted all options
To move heaven and earth is to do everything possible, to exhaust every effort to achieve something: She moved heaven and earth to get her son into that school.
The phrase suggests marshaling cosmic forces—implying extraordinary determination rather than literal supernatural intervention.
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
- no stone unturnedExamine all possibilities
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- against all oddsDespite extreme improbability
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
blood sweat and tears · passion · heart and soul · commitment · tenacity · never say die · resolve · do or die · love · endeavor · going the extra mile · struggle · pulling out all the stops · unstoppable · come hell or high water · dedication · courage · ambition
moved heaven and earthcoasted
Moved on momentum
couldn't be bothered · cut corners · slacked off · mailed it in
moved heaven and earththrew in the towel
Conceded defeat, stopped trying
gave up · surrendered · quit · caved · walked away
moved heaven and earthsat on one's hands
Chose inaction deliberately
twiddled one's thumbs · looked the other way · turned a blind eye
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