get in the boat and row

== English == === Alternative forms === get in the boat and start rowing === Etymology === From the image of a person or group of people stepping into a boat and rowing to get it moving. === Pronunciation === (Received Pronunciation) IPA(key): /ˌɡɛt‿ɪn ðə ˈbəʊt n̩ ˈɹəʊ/ (General American) IPA(key): /ˌɡɛt‿ɪn ðə ˈboʊt n̩ ˈɹoʊ/ Rhymes: -əʊ === Verb === get in the boat and row (third-person singular simple present gets in the boat and rows, present participle getting in the boat and rowing, simple past got in the boat and rowed, past participle (UK) got in the boat and rowed or (US) gotten in the boat and rowed) (intransitive, idiomatic) To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work. (to perform one’s share): Synonym: pull one's weight ==== Related terms ==== in the same boat ==== Translations ====