a helping hand

noun

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

Examples of a helping hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Putin is there to attend to his wishes, and, in turn, grasp a helping hand. Sergey Radchenko, NPR, 19 June 2024 Guitarist Jonny Buckland could also be seen running over to lend a helping hand, with Martin extending an arm down to help the man. Jessica Wang, EW.com, 13 June 2024 Beijing, which dislikes Min Aung Hlaing and believes his regime to be incompetent, is in no mood to lend a helping hand, either. Richard Horsey, Foreign Affairs, 31 May 2024 Rather than criticizing or shaming new parents, offering support or lending a helping hand can be a far more effective approach. Mia Taylor, Parents, 30 May 2024 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 4 Jul. 2024.

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