We must set our shoulders to the wheel to finish this project today.
set one's shoulder to the wheel
idiomSynonym of put one's shoulder to the wheel.
The deadline is approaching quickly, so everyone needs to set their shoulders to the wheel to get the work done.
Recognizing the gravity of the economic crisis, the committee set their shoulders to the wheel, determined to implement the necessary reforms before the end of the fiscal year.
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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.