Grammar fix
pitch in
join in helping
To join other people in helping with a shared job, usually by giving your time, effort or a bit of money.
phrasal verbB1common
Hear it in context
Notice where the phrase sounds natural.
- If everyone pitches in, we'll have the hall cleared in no time.organising volunteers
- A: There's a lot to set up before the fair.
B: Don't worry, we'll all pitch in.community event
Fix the pattern
Pattern: everyone pitches in / pitch in (with [something])
WrongEveryone pitched in the cleaning.
RightEveryone pitched in to help with the cleaning.
Use 'pitch in to [verb]' or 'pitch in with [noun]'; don't put the task straight after 'pitch in'.
Patterneveryone pitches in / pitch in (with [something])
Don't confuse it
'Pitch in' is everyone joining together; 'lend a hand' is usually one person helping another.