moves heaven and earth
Exhausts all possibilities
To move heaven and earth is to make every possible effort, to do whatever it takes to accomplish something: She moved heaven and earth to get her daughter into that school.
The phrase suggests marshaling cosmic forces—implying extraordinary determination and exhausting all resources.
Usually appears with "would" to express willingness: I would move heaven and earth to be there.
- resilienceCapacity to recover quickly
- passionIntense emotional drive
- go the extra mileSurpass what's asked
- diligenceCareful, persistent effort
- perseveranceSustained resolve despite obstacles
bend over backwards · resourcefulness · tenacity · pull out all the stops · zeal · commitment · devotion · never say die · grit · leave no stone unturned · blood sweat and tears · resolve · boldness · unstoppable · against all odds · fortitude · industriousness · problem-solving
moves heaven and earthgives up
Ceases effort or resistance
throws in the towel · sits on one's hands · sits idly by · half-hearted · stands by
moves heaven and earthcouldn't care less
Complete absence of concern
half-hearted · lukewarm · turns a blind eye · looks the other way
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