a helping hand

noun

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

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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 For pupils seeking broader advocacy in their scholarly journeys, South Bay can lend a helping hand with academic accommodations, IEPs, classroom placements, and parent education to establish fair resources for all. Nia Bowers, USA Today, 4 Dec. 2025 While the city will not be in charge of the actual redevelopment, leaders wanted to lend a helping hand to the mall’s ownership by researching the needs of the community to incorporate into the final plan. Hannah Elsmore, San Diego Union-Tribune, 1 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 14 Dec. 2025.

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