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put shoulder to the wheel

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put your shoulder to the wheel

to work hard and make an effort. If everyone puts their shoulder to the wheel, the job will be finished in no time.

See also: shoulder, wheel

put your shoulder to the wheel

to work hard at something. You'd be surprised what you can get done when you really put your shoulder to the wheel.

See also: shoulder, wheel

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