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shoulder to shoulder

shoulder to shoulder is the alternative form of shoulder-to-shoulder.

Meaning of shoulder-to-shoulder

Adverb

shoulder-to-shoulder (not comparable)

  1. In close proximity; side-by-side.
    Synonyms:
    cheek by jowl
  2. (figuratively) Whilst closely cooperating; with hearty and united action or effort.

Questions about shoulder to shoulder

What is shoulder to shoulder the alternative form of?
Shoulder to shoulder is the alternative form of shoulder-to-shoulder.

Words near shoulder to shoulder in the dictionary

  1. shoulder surf
  2. shoulder surfer
  3. shoulder surfers
  4. shoulder surfing
  5. shoulder to cry on
  6. shoulder to shoulder
  7. shoulder-barge
  8. shoulder-barged
  9. shoulder-barges
  10. shoulder-barging
  11. shoulder-blade

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