hoe one's row
To do one's share of a job.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Everyone must hoe their own row to finish this project.”
“The team leader reminded us that we all have to hoe our own row if we want to meet the deadline.”
“In a community built on mutual reliance, each member is expected to hoe their own row with diligence and integrity to ensure the group's collective success.”
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abound in one's own sense
To follow one’s own inclinations and opinions.
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ace up one's sleeve
A surprise advantage of which others are not aware.
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act one's age
To behave in a manner appropriate to one's age.
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act one's age, not one's shoe size
Synonym of act one's age (“to behave in a mature manner; to avoid being childish”).
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afraid of one's own shadow
Exceptionally timid.
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air one's dirty laundry in public
To reveal one's sordid secrets to the public.
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air one's dirty linen in public
Synonym of air one's dirty laundry in public.
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albatross around one's neck
A characteristic, possession, associate, or previous deed that hinders one's ability to succeed.
Last updated August 10, 2026