Idiom: Pitch in

 

"Pitch in"


Meaning

  • To help out; lend assistance; contribute something; to do one's part.
  • This phrase actually makes no sense if you try to take it literally. However, figuratively speaking, it means to contribute (give) to something or someone or to join in.
  • So if your dad tells the family that he wants everyone to pitch in this weekend and help clear the backyard, it means he wants everyone to join in on the efforts to clear the yard and get things done quicker.


Example Dialog

A: “What are you going to buy Sally for her birthday?”

B: “I don’t know. I don’t have much money.”

A: “Maybe we can all pitch in and buy her something great.”


Example Sentences

  • Donors had already pitched in $27 million to meet humanitarian needs.
  • If we all pitch in, we can raise enough money for the renovation of the church.
  • Everyone pitched in 10 bucks each for another co-worker's wedding gift.
  • We all pitched in to build Amy a new doghouse.
  • If we all pitch in together, it shouldn't take too long.
  • When I bought this house, all my friends pitched in to help fix it up.
  • My brother pitched in with an offer of help.
  • My father pitched in with an offer to loan us some money.
  • They would pitch in for a few hours, cleaning up the basement.
  • Every member is always willing to pitch in to turn around a project or jump on a call to brainstorm a new idea.
  • Get the whole family to pitch in and help make your recycling habit a permanent one.
  • If our kids have extra-curricular activities that involve practice at home or have to be driven places often, are you willing to pitch in and help?
  • If the child wants to buy something more expensive, he has to pitch in money of his own.
  • We needed everybody to pitch in and help decorate.

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