# put one's shoulder to the wheel

> English word · Verb

## Definitions
1. To work hard, to complete an activity with one's complete effort and focus.

## Etymology
From the literal action of attempting to free a cart from a rut or muddy ground.

## Source
Compiled from Wiktionary via kaikki.org (CC BY-SA). Data vintage: 2026-05-06.
Canonical page: https://plainspell.com/en/word/put-one-s-shoulder-to-the-wheel