Example: We moeten de schouders eronder zetten om het werk af te krijgen.
Definition
"De schouders eronder zetten" means to put in a lot of effort and work hard to accomplish a task, especially when it requires determination and perseverance. For example, it describes the act of gathering motivation to complete difficult work.
Translations
to tackle energetically
ponerse manos a la obra
posar-s'hi de valent
s'y mettre sérieusement
mit anpacken
darsi da fare
arregaçar as mangas
Etymology
The phrase "de schouders eronder zetten" literally translates from Dutch as 'to put the shoulders underneath.' It comes from the idea of physically pushing or lifting something heavy, symbolizing the act of applying effort and strength to overcome a challenge.
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"De schouders eronder zetten" appears in the Vocaplus list "Dutch - General - Idioms and Proverbs - (C1) - set 1", containing 100 commonly used expressions.
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to tackle energetically