😅 Put One’s Shoulder to the Wheel
Meaning: To make a great effort; to get down to work with vigor and determination.
Definition: When one puts their “shoulder to the wheel,” they are diving headfirst into a task, pushing with all their might and giving their utmost effort.
Synonyms:
- Buckle down
- Roll up one’s sleeves
- Dig in
- Get cracking
Antonyms:
- Slacking off
- Laying back
- Procrastinating
Fun Quote: “Why put your shoulder to the wheel when you could put someone else’s? Just kidding, that’d be shirking responsibility.” - Musings of G. A. Gale
Proverbs and Similar Expressions:
- No pain, no gain. - Effort is necessary to achieve something valuable.
- All hands on deck. - Everyone must work together to achieve a goal.
- Burn the midnight oil. - To work late into the night.
- When the going gets tough, the tough get going. - In tough times, strong people rise to the challenge.
In Literature and Media:
- Books: Atlas Shrugged by Ayn Rand - The protagonists showcase immense determination.
- Movies: Rocky - The sheer effort and determination of a boxer.
- Songs: “Eye of the Tiger” by Survivor - An anthem of pushing hard and rising to the challenge.
- Poetry: “If—” by Rudyard Kipling - A masterclass in perseverance and effort despite difficulties.
Inspirational Thought: “The world does not reward perfectionists; it rewards those who put their shoulders to the wheel, dig in, and strive relentlessly.”
Goodbye Note: “Remember, the wheel won’t turn itself. Get those shoulders positioned and push forward mightily. Through effort and perseverance, even the heaviest loads move!”
