Muck in Meaning in English
expression
ˈmək/ /ˈɪn/, /ɪn
MUHK-in
mˈʌk/ /ˈɪn
MUHK-in
Definición
To join in and help with a task or group activity, especially when everyone is working together informally.
Uso & Matices
Usually British English and informal. Implies everyone contributes equally and willingly, not just assigned tasks. Common in workplaces, families, or group efforts. Not standard in US English; alternatives include 'pitch in' or 'chip in'.
Spanish: echar una mano - colaborar (de forma informal)Portuguese (BR): colaborar (de forma informal) - ajudar (de maneira coletiva)Portuguese (PT): colaborar (informal) - ajudar (num esforço coletivo)Chinese (Simplified): 一起努力 - 一同帮忙 (非正式)Chinese (Traditional): 一起努力 - 一同幫忙 (非正式)Hindi: मिलकर काम करना (अनौपचारिक)Arabic: التعاون (بشكل غير رسمي) - العمل معًاBengali: সহযোগিতা করা - একসাথে কাজ করাRussian: помогать - работать сообщаJapanese: 協力する - 手伝うVietnamese: chung tay - góp sứcKorean: 함께 일하다 - 힘을 합치다Turkish: el birliğiyle çalışmak - birlikte yardım etmekUrdu: مل کر کام کرنا - مشترکہ طور پر مدد کرناIndonesian: ikut membantu - turut serta
Oraciones de Ejemplo
We all need to muck in to finish the job on time.
basic
If everyone mucks in, the cleaning will be done quickly.
basic
They asked us to muck in and help set up the event.
basic
When there’s a big family dinner, everyone just mucks in without being asked.
natural
Don't just stand there—come and muck in!
natural
At busy times, even the boss mucks in with the staff.
natural