I'll hold up my end
By Library Answer Person On March 16, 2007 · Leave a Comment · In 2007, Language, Lobby Book, Quotations
What is the origin of the phrase “I’ll hold up my end”? [3351C]
If you’re carrying a heavy load with another person (e.g., a sofa), each of you is likely to be holding one end of the load, which can’t be carried by one alone. To AP, holding up your end can be extrapolated to doing your part on any project, not being a slacker and not trying to get away with having others do all the work.
Search the Library Answer Person Blog
Categories
- 2007
- About AP
- About AP
- Clothes
- Computers
- Culture
- Duke
- Duke Libraries
- Entertainment
- Food
- Government
- Graduation requirements
- Just silly
- Language
- Library resources
- Life\'s mysteries
- Literature
- Lobby Book
- Medicine
- Quotations
- Relationships
- Religion
- Science
- Sports
- Statistics
- Study
- Technology
- Uncategorized
Archives by Year
Recent Comments
- Michael Daul on Ask a question
- G.S. Long on Ask a question
- Library Answer Person on Surly fast food workers
- Anonymous on Surly fast food workers
- Library Answer Person on President's groceries















