English Explanatory Dictionary

put one's hand to the plough

English dictionary entry

Meanings

proverb
  1. To begin an undertaking.

Word forms

put one's hand to the plough

Etymology

From the King James translation of Luke 9:62 (“And Jesus said unto him, No man, having put his hand to the plough, and looking back, is fit for the kingdom of God.”).

Related words

put one's hand to the fire
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