Meaning: This idiom means to do your fair share of work or to contribute equally to a task or effort.
Usage in Example Sentences:
- “Everyone in the team needs to pull their weight if we want to finish the project on time.”
- “She felt frustrated because some of her colleagues weren’t pulling their weight.”
- “If you don’t pull your weight, the whole group will suffer.”
Origin: The origin of the idiom “pull your weight” is believed to come from rowing, where each member of a rowing team needs to contribute equally to propel the boat efficiently. If one rower does not pull their weight, it makes the task harder for the rest of the team and slows down their progress. The phrase has since been adopted more broadly to encourage individuals to contribute their fair share of effort in any group activity or shared responsibility.
