Phrase guide

carry one's weight

verb · 1 senses · updated from the 2026-07-25 local source snapshot

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verb

Meaning 1

To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.

Definition source: English Wiktionary via Wiktextract

Usage: idiomatic

Examples

  • I think our jobs here are secure as long as we each carry our weight.

Meaning relationships

Synonyms: pull one's weight

Antonyms: none provided

History

Etymology

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Across languages

Translations

3 source translations are retained for this English entry.

  • Finnish: kantaa oma taakkansa — to contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
  • Polish: przykładać się — to contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
  • Polish: przyłożyć się — to contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.