Question

in_the_loop_486 to try very hard to do something The expression suggests how hard one would have to try if one tried to move things as big as heaven and earth.

Accepted Answer

MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH The young man was accused of a terrible crime. His parents were convinced that he was innocent and swore they would move heaven and earth to get him acquitted.Linda’s daughter is getting married on Friday, the same day Linda gets back from an out-of-town business trip. She will move heaven and earth to get to the wedding on time.

Id	in_the_loop_486
Idiom	MOVE HEAVEN AND EARTH
Definition	to try very hard to do something
Examples	The young man was accused of a terrible crime. His parents were convinced that he was innocent and swore they would move heaven and earth to get him acquitted. Linda’s daughter is getting married on Friday, the same day Linda gets back from an out-of-town business trip. She will move heaven and earth to get to the wedding on time.
Extra Info	The expression suggests how hard one would have to try if one tried to move things as big as heaven and earth.

Move Heaven Earth Hard Loop Young Man Accused