set (one's) shoulder to the wheel

set (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, set 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 sets their shoulders to the wheel, I know we can get it done in time!
See also: set, shoulder, wheel
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • 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
  • 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 it