mucks in
Helps with tasks
Mucks in is a British expression meaning to pitch in and help with a task, especially one that's dirty, difficult, or unglamorous.
It suggests rolling up your sleeves and doing your share of the work alongside others rather than standing apart.
Everyone mucks in when there's heavy lifting to do.
The phrase carries connotations of teamwork and a willingness to get your hands dirty.
- helpfulnessDisposition toward aiding others
- assistingGiving help to
- contributingGiving to a cause
- stepping upAssuming more responsibility
- roll up sleevesBare forearms for effort
aiding · get stuck in · teamwork · cooperation · participation · do one's bit · pull one's weight · camaraderie · pitching in · collective action · many hands · share the load · volunteering · pulling together · solidarity · mutual support · lending a hand · shoulder to shoulder
mucks instands aside
Withdraws to allow passage
sits back · opts out · shirks · abstains · holds back
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