Meaning
- to do a share of a task.
- to make an individual contribution to an overall effort.
- to make a small but expected contribution to a larger goal.
- to share in a small part of a responsibility to achieve something important.
Example Sentences
- When people can "do their bit", they are helping support a larger cause.
- We can achieve more together when each person can do their bit.
- The local blood bank called on everyone to do their bit by donating blood on Friday.
- If survival is a serious matter, everyone must do their bit.
- She always tries to do her bit to make the world a better place.
- Noah was eager to do his bit and started teaching English online during the pandemic.
- Authorities advise not relying solely on the police and to do your bit to obtain any evidence that may be useful.
- I've tried to do my bit to help the team win.
Origin
"Do one's bit" comes from Britain. People also use " do one's part." Both idioms mean the same thing. Its use changes depending on the speaker. The British use of "do one's bit" can mean "to share responsibility." It's a way to get people to contribute or volunteer for something. It's used to remind people to take a small action to achieve a big result.
Many fundraising organizations will ask previous and potential donors to "do their bit" to help raise money for charities. The general idea is to help people focus on a smaller task or action that they can contribute to. When enough people "do their bit" of a smaller task, they get closer to achieving a larger goal.
