help out
phrasal verb
helped out; helping out; helps out
: to do something so another person's job or task is easier
I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?
I sometimes help out in the kitchen.
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While not all of these are from Maye, the Patriots are also 7th in sacks taken, which helps out the opposing defense a ton.
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Other users were inspired to help out at their local shelter after seeing the video.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Aside from wearing Huskies gear while helping out his son, the closest Belichick had come to being a college coach was watching his father, who was one.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
McDonald’s plans to chip in $165 million to help out franchisees and boost marketing efforts.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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Steve Bradshaw, Forbes, 25 Dec. 2024
Other users were inspired to help out at their local shelter after seeing the video.
—Josh Hammer, Newsweek, 23 Dec. 2024
Aside from wearing Huskies gear while helping out his son, the closest Belichick had come to being a college coach was watching his father, who was one.
—Louisa Thomas, The New Yorker, 15 Dec. 2024
McDonald’s plans to chip in $165 million to help out franchisees and boost marketing efforts.
—Amelia Lucas, CNBC, 13 Dec. 2024
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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 30 Dec. 2024.
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