lend a hand

idiom

: to provide help
I'll be happy to lend a hand.

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Sharing updates of its efforts on social media, Fundación 911 said its group was asked to lend a hand in Kerrville and Ingram. Erik Ortiz, NBC news, 9 July 2025 So, moments like this just remind the guys who come out here and lend a hand: ‘Remember how fun this game is? Mike Kaye, Charlotte Observer, 9 June 2025 The Trump administration could really lend a hand to veterans and service members. Chloe Rogers, San Diego Union-Tribune, 10 July 2025 At least one kid thought the project was cool enough to occasionally lend a hand. Amber Hunt, The Enquirer, 2 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for lend a hand

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