do (one's) bit
do (one's) bit
To contribute work to that of others in a group. If you don't do your bit with the slides, our presentation will never be finished on time.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
do one's bit
Also, do one's part. Make an individual contribution to an overall effort. For example, You can always rely on Anne to do her bit, or I'm anxious to do my part as a board member. [Early 1900s]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
do your bit
make a useful contribution to an effort or cause. informalThe exhortation to do your bit was much used during World War 1, but the expression was current in the late 19th century.
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Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
do your ˈbit
(informal) do your share of a task, help a cause, etc: Everyone is expected to do their bit to make the business successful. In reusing this old paper I’m doing my bit for conservation of the rainforests.See also: bit
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
do (one's) bit
To make an individual contribution toward an overall effort.
See also: bit
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- do bit
- do one's bit
- do your bit
- bit by bit
- take a breath
- in dribs and drabs
- not one bit
- not one little bit
- be champing at the bit
- be champing/chomping at the bit