do (one's) bit


do (one's) bit

To contribute work to that of others in a group. If you don't do your bit with the slides, our presentation will never be finished on time.See also: bit

do one's bit

Also, do one's part. Make an individual contribution to an overall effort. For example, You can always rely on Anne to do her bit, or I'm anxious to do my part as a board member. [Early 1900s] See also: bit

do your bit

make a useful contribution to an effort or cause. informal The exhortation to do your bit was much used during World War 1, but the expression was current in the late 19th century.See also: bit

do your ˈbit

(informal) do your share of a task, help a cause, etc: Everyone is expected to do their bit to make the business successful.In reusing this old paper I’m doing my bit for conservation of the rainforests.See also: bit

do (one's) bit

To make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.See also: bit