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(figuratively) Synonym of strive: To work hard, to complete an activity with one's complete effort and focus.

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put one's shoulder to the wheel

Source Word

put one's shoulder to the wheel

Verb

figuratively

(figuratively) Synonym of strive: To work hard, to complete an activity with one's complete effort and focus.

Japanese Meaning

一生懸命に取り組む、一所懸命に働く / 全力で努力する、集中して目標を達成するために精一杯働く

With the deadline looming, it's time to put one's shoulder to the wheel and finish the report.

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Sense（1）

(figuratively) Synonym of strive: To work hard, to complete an activity with one's complete effort and focus.

puts one's shoulder to the wheel

（ present singular third-person ）

putting one's shoulder to the wheel

（ participle present ）

put one's shoulder to the wheel

（ participle past ）

put one's shoulder to the wheel

（ past ）