be, stand, act, etc. shoulder to shoulder
act shoulder to shoulder
To act together, side by side, in cooperation of a shared goal or purpose. If we all act shoulder to shoulder, there's a chance we'll be able to get this legislation repealed.
See also: act, shoulder
be shoulder to shoulder
To be together, side by side, in cooperation of a shared goal or purpose. Bystanders, police officers, and firefighters have been shoulder to shoulder clearing rubble from the town after the earthquake.
See also: shoulder
stand shoulder to shoulder
To remain united in support, especially during a period of difficulty. The members of this committee have had their differences, but you can be sure that we stand shoulder to shoulder when it comes to this issue. We will not let hate tear this town apart. It's encouraging to see students and faculty standing shoulder to shoulder after the tragedy.
See also: shoulder, stand
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
be, stand, act, etc. ˌshoulder to ˈshoulder (with somebody)
be supporting somebody or in agreement with somebody: We fought shoulder to shoulder to defend our country. I stand shoulder to shoulder with Julia on this important issue.See also: shoulder
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- act shoulder to shoulder
- keep up an act
- keep up the act
- acting
- act (up)on (something)
- act on
- keep an act up
- keep the act up
- in the act of (doing something)
- get into/in the act, to