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单词 to pull one's weight
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to 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.
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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.
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