pitch in — join in helping
phrasal verbB1IELTS 5+informalcommon
To join other people in helping with a shared job, usually by giving your time, effort or a bit of money.
Pattern: everyone pitches in / pitch in (with [something])
In use
- 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
Common mistake
✗ Everyone pitched in the cleaning.
✓ Everyone 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'.
Don't confuse it
'Pitch in' is everyone joining together; 'lend a hand' is usually one person helping another.