Pitch in

Meaning

The idiom "pitch in" means to contribute or take part in something enthusiastically, especially when doing so is not required or expected. It can also mean to help out or cooperate with others, often for a common goal.

Usage

The idiom "pitch in" can be used in different contexts to convey various shades of meaning. For example, it can be used to encourage someone to contribute voluntarily, to urge cooperation or teamwork, or even to suggest taking initiative to fix a problem.

• "I really appreciate your willingness to pitch in and help us out with the fundraising."
• "I think we need to pitch in and work together as a team to solve this problem."
• "Let's all pitch in and do our part to save the planet."
• "Please pitch in and help me move this heavy box."
• "We are really grateful for your support. I hope you will consider pitching in and donating to our cause."

Roots and History

The idiom "pitch in" is believed to have originated from the practice of throwing a ball or object into a group of people with the goal of getting them to work together to catch it. Over time, the phrase evolved to mean contributing to a common effort or working together towards a shared goal.

Synonyms in English

• Contribute
• Help out
• Cooperate
• Collaborate
• Chip in

Synonyms in other languages

• French: "Contribuer"
• Spanish: "Ayudar"
• German: "Mitmachen"
• Italian: "Participare"
• Portuguese: "Colaborar"

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