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to pull one's weight
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to complete one's responsibilities regarding a group task, project, work, etc.
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Idiom
What is the origin of the idiom "pull one's weight" and when to use it?
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.
Examples
Everyone on the team has to pull their weight.
