Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to pull your weight
idiom
/tuː pʊl jʊər weɪt/
Definition
To do your fair share of work or contribute adequately in a group or team.
Examples
- In order for the project to succeed, everyone needs to pull their weight.
- If you want to be part of the team, you must pull your weight during the training sessions.
Meaning
The phrase suggests that everyone in a group should contribute equally and not rely on others to do their part.
Synonyms
- contribute
- share the load
- do your part
