put your shoulder to the wheel
The phrase "put your shoulder to the wheel" means to apply oneself with great effort, determination, and persistence towards accomplishing a difficult task or overcoming a challenge. It emphasizes the need to exert physical or mental strength, just as one would when using their shoulder to move or turn a wheel.
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