pull one's weight
To contribute fairly and proportionately to a group effort; to do the work that one is obligated to.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Everyone must pull their weight to finish the project on time.”
“If you want to stay on this team, you need to pull your weight instead of letting others do all the work.”
“The manager warned the staff that the company could not succeed unless every employee committed to pulling their weight during the busy season.”
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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