Word Pronunciation & Dictionary

get in the boat and row

/ˌɡɛt‿ɪn ðə ˈboʊt n̩ ˈɹoʊ/

Word Rarity Uncommon

Frequency: Zipf frequency 4.34 in modern English

Syllables: get in the boat and row
IPA: /ˌɡɛt‿ɪn ðə ˈboʊt n̩ ˈɹoʊ/

28

Scrabble Score

18

Letters

1

Syllables

12

Unique Chars

Meaning

verb

To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.

Intransitive verb

Example Sentences

"Mr. [Christopher] Keene himself only found out he was the committee's choice last Friday, […] "I have to spend the next six months finding out what's going on," he said. "I'm just going to get in the boat and row.""
"He [Ruckelshaus] encourages people not just to complain, but get into public service, or be involved. "Get in the boat and row," is his advice."
"Everyone has to contribute to the company. Whether they're an individual employee, a team lead, a manager, or someone from the overall executive team, everyone has to get in the boat and row."

Etymology

From the image of a person or group of people stepping into a boat and rowing to get it moving.

Regional Pronunciation

American English: /ˌɡɛt‿ɪn ðə ˈboʊt n̩ ˈɹoʊ/
British English: /ˌɡɛt‿ɪn ðə ˈbəʊt n̩ ˈɹəʊ/

Usage

Intransitive verb

Inflected Forms

gets in the boat and rows (present, singular) getting in the boat and rowing (participle, present) got in the boat and rowed (past) got in the boat and rowed (UK, participle) gotten in the boat and rowed (US, participle) get in the boat and start rowing (alternative)

Phrases

in the same boat

Frequently Paired Words

in the same boat

Synonyms

pull one's weight

Rhymes With

i don't know o o' hell if i know opinion show mo' 'ho sleepy joe y'know château web 2.0 de trop

Questions

How do you pronounce get in the boat and row?: The recorded pronunciation is /ˌɡɛt‿ɪn ðə ˈboʊt n̩ ˈɹoʊ/.
What does get in the boat and row mean?: To make a substantial effort, especially in cooperation with others in a group; also, to perform one's share of work.
Where does get in the boat and row come from?: From the image of a person or group of people stepping into a boat and rowing to get it moving.

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