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Take up the slack

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Team Responsibility

Used when someone must handle extra work because others can't.

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Alex often has to take up the slack when his team falls behind on deadlines.
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Not Actual Slack

Metaphorically refers to picking up extra duties, not literal slack.

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With the manager away, Janet had to take up the slack and lead the team.
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Willingness Implied

Suggests a helpful attitude or sense of duty in difficult situations.

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I'll take up the slack while you're recovering from your surgery.
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