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Englishnot a soul
Meaning: Absolutely nobody.
Example: “We got to the beach at dawn, and there wasn't a soul in sight.”
Origin: "Soul" has meant a person since Old English. "Not a soul" meaning nobody at all is long established; its first use has not been traced.
Equivalents in other languages
French: Il n'y a pas un chat Literally: There isn't a cat
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