a helping hand

noun

: help or assistance
I'm always willing to lend/give a helping hand.

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Humphrey posted a social media video calling on the retired competitive swimmer and Baltimore native to lend the city's football team a helping hand. Chantz Martin, FOXNews.com, 1 Aug. 2025 Cole was the youngest son of the Centralia Fire Department chief, and he was known to frequently volunteer at the station and always lend a helping hand to those in need, per the outlet. Toria Sheffield, People.com, 14 July 2025 James and Templeton have enlisted a helping hand in the kitchen from chef Naz Hassan, a former head chef at Pidgin in Hackney. Hikmat Mohammed, Footwear News, 14 July 2025 Zimmerman is described as always ready to lend a helping hand when needed and works well with even our most struggling students. Andy Humbles, The Tennessean, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for a helping hand

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“A helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20helping%20hand. Accessed 4 Aug. 2025.

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