a helping hand

noun

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

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Each card highlights a part of her pain, frustration, and critiques of society, offering a helping hand in conveying her sentiments. Literary Hub, 24 July 2026 That character is Hassan (Ghassan Saad), who, despite having retired from his job at the water authority, can’t stop lending a helping hand to his neighbors in a small Lebanese village. Rafa Sales Ross, Variety, 8 July 2026 Following the news of King Charles’ cancer diagnosis, Prince Harry offered a helping hand to the royal family. Emma Banks, InStyle, 7 July 2026 Another way to climb the ladder is by reaching for a helping hand, Rodriguez advises. Emma Burleigh, Fortune, 28 June 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 26 Jul. 2026.

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