Can't call (one's) soul (one's) own In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "can't call (one's) soul (one's) own", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Kathy Cao calendar 2021-03-18 08:03

Meaning of Can't call (one's) soul (one's) own

Can't call (one's) soul (one's) own phrase

Use most of one's time working for others

Jane has worked two jobs to raise her children. She can't call her soul her own.

He's been working a lot of overtime. He really can't call his soul his own.

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a long time ago

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Time is running out.

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This expression means something will occur in the near future.

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