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Pulling your weight

🇬🇧 UK //ˈpʊlɪŋ jʊər weɪt// 🇺🇸 US //ˈpʊlɪŋ jʊr weɪt//

Meaning of Pulling your weight

Contributing an equal amount of work as part of a team.

In simple words: Doing your share of work in a group.

Pulling your weight in a sentence

• In our team project, everyone is expected to be pulling their weight.
• If you aren’t pulling your weight, the team will struggle to succeed.
• She was always pulling her weight during group assignments, making it easier for everyone.
• It’s important to talk to your colleague if they’re not pulling their weight.
• In sports, each player needs to be pulling their weight to win the game.

How to use Pulling your weight

This phrase is used in team contexts to indicate that everyone should contribute equally. It is not typically used in formal writing but is common in conversations and workplace discussions.

Grammar pattern

pull your weight

Memory hint

Imagine a team pulling a heavy cart together – everyone must pull their weight.

Related words

Collocations with Pulling your weight

• pull your weight
• not pulling your weight
• expecting to pull weight

Synonyms for Pulling your weight

• contribute
• participate
• share the load
• do your part
• work together

Common mistakes with Pulling your weight

• Using 'pulling your weight' outside of group contexts.
• Confusing with 'pulling my leg', which means to joke.
• Forgetting to use it in present continuous form when needed.

Frequently asked questions about Pulling your weight

What does Pulling your weight mean?

Doing your share of work in a group.

What is the definition of Pulling your weight?

Contributing an equal amount of work as part of a team.

How do you use Pulling your weight in a sentence?

In our team project, everyone is expected to be pulling their weight.

Can you give another example of Pulling your weight?

If you aren’t pulling your weight, the team will struggle to succeed.

What are synonyms for Pulling your weight?

Common alternatives include contribute, participate, share the load, do your part, work together.

What words go with Pulling your weight?

It commonly pairs with pull your weight, not pulling your weight, expecting to pull weight.

What are common mistakes when using Pulling your weight?

Using 'pulling your weight' outside of group contexts. Confusing with 'pulling my leg', which means to joke. Forgetting to use it in present continuous form when needed.

How do you pronounce Pulling your weight?

US: //ˈpʊlɪŋ jʊr weɪt//, UK: //ˈpʊlɪŋ jʊər weɪt//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

When should I use Pulling your weight?

This phrase is used in team contexts to indicate that everyone should contribute equally. It is not typically used in formal writing but is common in conversations and workplace discussions.