do one's part

phrase

: to do what one is responsible for doing or is able to do
I've done my part, and now it's time for him to do his.
Please do your part by donating what you can to the organization.

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“Do one's part.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/do%20one%27s%20part. Accessed 11 Mar. 2026.

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