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 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 Participants also said they wouldn't be inclined to lend a complaining coworker a helping hand. Megan Cerullo, CBS News, 28 May 2024 De Colores, offering a helping hand since 1986 Thursday's event included many activities, from manicures and painting classes with the Uruguayan artist Carolina Benavidez to local Valley coffee vendor The Dreamy Bean and a taco stand. Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024 He was known for being a thoughtful person to others, was always offering a helping hand and made people happy because of it, his cousins said. Nicole Lopez, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 18 May 2024 Through these stories, Ramos tries to reach out to young adults who need a helping hand or a safe space. Abigail Beck, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024 Practical Gifts: Lending a helping hand can be just as meaningful as a tangible gift. Laura Lu, Ms, Parents, 13 May 2024 Her journey from retirement to entrepreneurship is a testament to the transformative power of empathy and the profound impact of lending a helping hand when it’s needed most. Kody Boye, USA TODAY, 12 May 2024 De Colores, offering a helping hand since 1986 Ramirez's stay at De Colores lasted 10 months. Paula Soria, The Arizona Republic, 12 May 2024

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“A helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/a%20helping%20hand. Accessed 11 Jun. 2024.

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