a helping hand

noun

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

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Treat the Seed Coat If Needed Some seeds need a helping hand to break through their tough seed coat. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 28 Jan. 2026 As the city faces financial problems due to the greed of a local businessman, Don Emmanuel (Eric Elmosnino), Diego decides to call on his alter ego Zorro for a helping hand. Elsa Keslassy, Variety, 27 Jan. 2026 His father, Nerijus, played basketball in Lithuania and had a helping hand in coaxing the twins’ return. Jeff Vorva, Chicago Tribune, 24 Jan. 2026 But youth needs a helping hand to show them the ropes. Andy Naylor, New York Times, 22 Jan. 2026 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 1 Feb. 2026.

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