Meaning of pull one's weight in English

1. Pronunciation

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1. Verb

   pull one's weight

   Definitions

   1. do one's share in a common task

   Examples

   • « Bob has never pulled his weight, and we all have to work harder to make up for his laziness »

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• pull off
• pull in one's horns
• pull in
• pull down
• pull one's weight
• pull out
• pull out all the stops
• pull over
• pull round