put shoulder to the wheel
Related to put shoulder to the wheel: put one's shoulder to the wheel
put (one's) shoulder to the wheel
To make a sustained, concentrated, and vigorous effort; to work very hard and diligently. After I was nearly expelled in my first year of college, I decided to stop fooling around, put my shoulder to the wheel, and get as much out of my degree as I could. I know that the new deadline is tight, but if everyone puts their shoulders to the wheel, I know we can get it done in time!
See also: put, shoulder, wheel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
put (one's) shoulder to the wheel
To apply oneself vigorously; make a concentrated effort.
See also: put, shoulder, wheel
American Heritage® Dictionary of the English Language, Fifth Edition.
- put (one's) shoulder to the wheel
- put one's shoulder to the wheel
- put your shoulder to the wheel
- set (one's) shoulder to the wheel
- have (one's) shoulder to the wheel
- have shoulder to the wheel
- keep (one's) shoulder to the wheel
- labor for
- labor for (someone or something)
- hard at