get in the boat and row
To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“If we want to finish this project, everyone must get in the boat and row.”
“The team was falling behind on the deadline, so the manager reminded them that they all needed to get in the boat and row.”
“Recognizing that the survival of the organization depended on collective action, the board members finally agreed to put aside their differences, get in the boat, and row.”
From the image of a person or a group of people stepping into a boat and rowing to get it moving.
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as it gets
As it is possible to be.
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been there, done that, got the T-shirt
Alternative form of been there, done that, bought the T-shirt.
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boy in the boat
The human clitoris.
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camp as a row of tents
Very camp, highly campy.
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can't get enough
Greatly enjoys; likes a lot.
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cat got someone's tongue
Why is someone not saying anything?
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could not get elected dogcatcher
Said of someone, particularly a politician, who is extremely unpopular.
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don't get someone started
Used to attempt to avoid or abbreviate a discussion that speaker or hearer may wish to avoid.
Last updated August 10, 2026