Pull your weight

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phrase

To do your share of work or contribute your part.

Everyone in the team needs to pull their weight for the project to succeed.
Visual representation of "pull your weight" - To do your share of work or contribute your part.

Often appears as...

  • fail to pull one's weight
  • pull one’s own weight

Usage tips

Idiomatic

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Teamwork Expectation

Used when someone is expected to contribute as much as others in a group.

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During the fundraiser, all volunteers must pull their weight to meet our goal.
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Equal Effort

Emphasizes fairness in distribution of work among members.

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The coach says we need to pull our weight in practice, not just in games.
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Responsibility

Highlights personal obligation in a shared task or duty.

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In a group project, you have to pull your weight; otherwise, it's unfair to others.
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