[Idiom] Seeking an english idiom

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There is a portuguese idiom refering to unconditional loyalty, availabilty to follow someone to the end of the world regardless the implying sacrifice, etc ("Amor de cão"), which virtually means "The love of a dog". Is there a corresponding english idiom?

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That should be:

the willingness to follow someone to the end of the world and make any sacrifice....

(A dog is man's best friend?)

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There is a Portuguese idiom referring to unconditional loyalty (no comma required here) [strike]availability[/strike] and the willingness to follow someone to the end of the world regardless of the implying sacrifice, etc. It is "Amor de cão", which [strike]virtually[/strike] means "The love of a dog" when translated literally. Is there a corresponding English idiom?

[strike]Regards,
PFCosta[/strike] Unnecessary

Please see my amendments above in red. Remember to capitalise all proper nouns in written English.
 

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Loyal to the end
 

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Finally:

The phrase "implying sacrifice" should be changed by deleting "implying" and saying (perhaps): and the willingness to follow someone to the end of the world and do anything that might be asked of him.

In any case, do not use "implying sacrifice".

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