a helping hand

noun

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

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As more families in Northern California turn to charities for a helping hand this holiday season, the Salvation Army is facing one of its busiest years yet. Madisen Keavy, CBS News, 10 Dec. 2025 Still, the general feeling for many is that a rising tide lifts all ships, which manifests itself as friendships between distillers and a helping hand when a business is facing hard times. Jonah Flicker, Robb Report, 9 Dec. 2025 Check in on an older neighbor — a knock on the door, a friendly conversation, or a helping hand can mean the world to them. Kyle Robidoux, Boston Herald, 6 Dec. 2025 Both staff and volunteers strive to help people in metro Denver who require a helping hand. Dp Opinion, Denver Post, 5 Dec. 2025 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 23 Dec. 2025.

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