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词汇 put one's hand to the plow
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Idiom
put one's hand to the plow
Theme: EFFORT
to begin to do a big and important task; to undertake a major effort.
If John would only put his hand to the plow, he could do an excellent job.You'll never accomplish anything if you don't put your hand to the plow.
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put (one's) hand to the plow

To set to work; to begin or get busy working. (Spelled "hand to the plough" in British English.) Primarily heard in US. We've spent a long time planning our business model, and now it's time to put our hand to the plow. My father loves his work. Even after retiring, he still puts his hand to the plow with various projects.

put one's hand to the plow

Fig. to get busy; to help out; to start working. (Alludes to grasping a plow, ready to work the fields.) You should start work now. It's time to put your hand to the plow. Put your hand to the plow and get the job done!
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