An idiom 'Keep body and soul together'

[Kiriri]

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #528 "English Slang Idioms (120)", question 4

She had been taking night classes at the local college for three years now. She also worked a full-time job each day. She liked her job but the pay wasn't adequate. She was tired of just earning enough to keep body and ......... together.

(a) assets
(b) personalty
(c) family
(d) soul

English Language Proficiency Tests, Advanced Level

ESL/EFL Test #528 "English Slang Idioms (120)", answer 4

She had been taking night classes at the local college for three years now. She also worked a full-time job each day. She liked her job but the pay wasn't adequate. She was tired of just earning enough to keep body and soul together.

Correct answer: (d) soul

Your answer was: incorrect
She had been taking night classes at the local college for three years now. She also worked a full-time job each day. She liked her job but the pay wasn't adequate. She was tired of just earning enough to keep body and family together.
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Kiriri

[Mister Micawber]

'Keep body and soul together' is an idiom meaning 'obtain one's basic living expenses'.
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Native English teacher at Mister Micawber's