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.

締め切りが迫っているので、ここは本気で取り組んで報告書を仕上げる時だ。

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 ）