act 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 If we all act shoulder to shoulder, there's a chance we'll be able to get this legislation repealed.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
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
See also:
  • be, stand, act, etc. shoulder to shoulder
  • keep up an act
  • keep up the act
  • act (up)on (something)
  • act on
  • acting
  • keep an act up
  • keep the act up
  • in the act of (doing something)
  • get into/in the act, to
References in periodicals archive
Mr Prescott went on to acknowledge the possibility that the broad fight against terrorism could continue for some time: 'We have agreed to act shoulder to shoulder. Everyone has been saying that it will take some considerable time.'
War on terror: Al Qaida's threats tantamount to admission of guilt