carry (one's) own weight

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carry (one's) own weight

To do one's part; to fulfill one's responsibilities without having to rely on others. I know I've been sick, but I'll carry my own weight on the project, don't worry.

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Rebecca Laverick, prosecuting, said: "He was so drunk that he appeared not to be able to carry his own weight.

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It could be redemption for the forward, who has proven that he carry his own weight with the Warriors despite being accused by some of joining Stephen Curry's bandwagon.

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But you also have to let him carry his own weight. This is the most common mistake Orza sees, and it often manifests as putting too much energy into a step, which actually makes your partner's job more difficult.

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On a tip from a friend, the boy heads to the club, a private facility named Woodholme, to apply for a position as a caddie in order to carry his own weight and improve his lot.

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But Jandamarra hadn't got up or suckled because he'd suffered muscle damage to his legs during the birth and couldn't carry his own weight.

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