play (one's) part

play (one's) part

To do what one should and is expected to do within a group in order to achieve a particular result; to perform one's role. Thank you for your praise, but every member of the team played their part in making this project a reality. Each and every one of you has to play your part if we're going to win this match today.
See also: part, play
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

play a/your ˈpart (in something)

be involved in something; be a reason for something happening: You too can play a part in helping your community. Arguments within the party played a part in the downfall of the government.
See also: part, play
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • be remembered as (something)
  • be remembered as/for something
  • be remembered for (something)
  • at the end of (one's) fingertips
  • at your fingertips
  • at (one's) fingertips
  • at fingertips
  • at one's fingertips
  • at doorstep
  • at (one's) doorstep