Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
put-your-shoulder-to-the-wheel
idiom
/pʊt jʊər ˈʃoʊldər tə ðə wiːl/
Definition
To put forth great effort and hard work in order to achieve something.
Examples
- After the storm, the community decided to put their shoulders to the wheel to rebuild the damaged homes.
- To finish this project on time, we all need to put our shoulders to the wheel.
- During the charity event, volunteers put their shoulders to the wheel to ensure everything ran smoothly.
Meaning
This phrase suggests that one should strive or work diligently towards a goal, often implying teamwork or collective effort.
Synonyms
- work hard
- strive
- get to work
- put in effort
- labor together
