单词 | to pull one's weight |
释义 | > as lemmasto pull one's weight P10. to pull one's weight: (originally) to row with effect in proportion to one's weight (cf. sense 25b); (now usually figurative) to perform one's due share of work, take one's share of responsibility. ΘΚΠ the world > action or operation > doing > activity or occupation > be occupied or busy (in or at something) [verb (intransitive)] > be involved in or have to do with something > play one's part to play one's prize1565 to do one's stuff1663 to pull one's weight1878 to stand one's corner1878 society > travel > travel by water > propelling boat by oars, paddle, or pole > [verb (intransitive)] > row > row in specific manner or style sheave1611 to pull away1676 paddle1697 to stretch one's oars1697 to stretch to the oar (or stroke)1697 to row dry1769 to stretch out1836 screw1866 bucket1869 to pull one's weight1878 sky1881 to wash out1884 society > occupation and work > working > [verb (intransitive)] > do one's share of work to pull one's weight1921 1878 Times 11 Mar. 10/3 He is neither a big man nor does he seem strong, still he rows fairly well, pulls his weight, and works neatly. 1897 Daily News 10 Feb. 6/3 In boating phraseology, he ‘pulled his weight’;..he was not a mere passenger. 1904 R. Kipling Traffics & Discov. 278 They need a lot of working up before they can pull their weight in the boat. 1921 Brit. Weekly 6 Oct. 2/3 There was a general..belief that people round us were not pulling their weight. 1927 Observer 22 May 15/1 Mr. E—— T——..has never..failed to pull his weight in a production. 1948 M. Laski Tory Heaven x. 138 Lord Starveleigh asked him down to address the electors... We're all expected to pull our weight, you know. 2004 S. Hall Electric Michelangelo 131 About time you started pulling your weight around here, lad. Wondered when you'd get your finger out of your arse. < as lemmas |
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