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.
a long time ago
actions are more important than words
To remain influential in a particular situation or a particular group of people for a long time
Time is running out.
This expression means something will occur in the near future.
Used to allude that the last force, problem or burden which is seemingly minor and small causes a person, system or organisation to collapse or fail
Her husband's violent act last night was the straw that broke the donkey's back and she left him