carry one's own weight
carry one's own weight is the alternative form of carry one's weight.
Meaning of carry one's weight
Verb
carry one's weight (third-person singular simple present carries one's weight, present participle carrying one's weight, simple past and past participle carried one's weight)
- To contribute or produce one's fair share, as of work, money, etc.
- I think our jobs here are secure as long as we each carry our weight.
- Synonyms:
- pull one's weight
Forms of carry one's own weight
| third-person singular present | carries one's own weight |
|---|---|
| present participle | carrying one's own weight |
| past participle | carried one's own weight |
| past | carried one's own weight |
Questions about carry one's own weight
- What is carry one's own weight the alternative form of?
- Carry one's own weight is the alternative form of carry one's weight.
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