keep (one's) shoulder to the wheel
keep (one's) shoulder to the wheel
To make a sustained, concentrated, and vigorous effort; to work very hard and diligently. After nearly being expelled my first year of college, I kept my shoulder to the wheel so that I could get as much out of my degree as possible. I know that the new deadline is tight, but if everyone keeps their shoulders to the wheel, I know we can get it done in time!
See also: keep, shoulder, wheel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
- have (one's) shoulder to the wheel
- have shoulder to the wheel
- put (one's) shoulder to the wheel
- put one's shoulder to the wheel
- put shoulder to the wheel
- put your shoulder to the wheel
- set (one's) shoulder to the wheel
- labor for
- labor for (someone or something)
- keep (one's) nose to the grindstone