[pull] {one's} weight
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to complete one's responsibilities regarding a group task, project, work, etc.
The idiom "pull one's weight" is believed to have originated in English in the late 19th or early 20th century and is used to describe a situation where someone is contributing their fair share of work or effort in a group or collective effort.
- If we all pull our weight and work together, we can achieve great things.
- If you want to be part of the team, you need to pull your weight and contribute to the project.
- She's been pulling her weight by working late and taking on extra tasks to help the team meet the deadline.
- The project was successful because each team member pulled their weight and contributed to the effort.