a helping hand

noun

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

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Following a recent weather disaster in the area, the organization has decided to step up and lend a helping hand. Kevin McCormick, MSNBC Newsweek, 7 July 2025 Many have been quick to lend a helping hand, including in the sports world. Scott Thompson, FOXNews.com, 7 July 2025 What started out as a beautiful vision to stop the surrender and euthanasia of beloved family pets has become a supportive center where families in crisis can get a helping hand to save their pets’ lives, the news release stated. News Release, San Diego Union-Tribune, 20 June 2025 The bottle offers a helping hand, too, packed with references, designed by Stranger & Stranger to reward close inspection. Lela London, Forbes.com, 24 June 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 16 Jul. 2025.

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