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Examples of helping hand in a Sentence
a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles
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Word History
First Known Use
15th century, in the meaning defined above
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The first known use of helping hand was
in the 15th century
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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping%20hand. Accessed 21 Dec. 2024.
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