keep body and soul together

/kˈiːp bˈɒdi and sˈəʊl təɡˈɛðə/

/kˈiːp bˈɑːdi ænd sˈoʊl təɡˈɛðɚ/

[phrase]

to keep body and soul together

[PHRASE]

to be capable of providing for one's most essential needs

to [keep] body and soul together definition and meaning

What is the origin of the idiom "keep body and soul together" and when to use it?

The origin of the phrase "keep body and soul together" can be traced back to the 16th century. It is believed to have been inspired by the idea that "body" and "soul" represent the physical and spiritual aspects of a person, respectively. This idiom is used to describe the act of surviving or maintaining one's existence, especially under challenging circumstances.

Examples

1. Despite the hardships, she's managing to keep body and soul together by working multiple jobs.

2. After losing everything, she wonders how she will keep body and soul together in the coming months.

3. With the current economic situation, he's doing whatever job he can to keep body and soul together.

4. When he was unemployed, it was challenging for him to keep body and soul together, but he eventually found a job.

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