a helping hand

noun

: help or assistance
I'm always willing to lend/give 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 30 Jun. 2025.

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