lend a hand

idiom

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

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At home, Elisha is incredibly supportive of his family and willing to lend a hand or offer encouragement. Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 That's where programs like down payment assistance can lend a hand to Detroiters who want to become homeowners. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024 But, similar to the dishes, that’s about as far as his empathy extends: recognizing another person’s plight without caring enough to lend a hand. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024 Taylor Swift has donated a large sum in effort to lend a hand to those recovering from the impact of Hurricane Helene and Hurricane Milton. Daniela Avila, People.com, 9 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lend a hand 

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“Lend a hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lend%20a%20hand. Accessed 25 Nov. 2024.

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