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a helping hand

noun

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

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Davison's Doctor was a lot more benevolent and was never scared to offer a helping hand, even in life-threatening moments. Stephanie Sengwe, PEOPLE, 23 Nov. 2025 Carl Lawson, one of the newer players on the Ravens, was happy to lend a helping hand. Adam Thompson, CBS News, 18 Nov. 2025 Here are some ways to give back and lend a helping hand to those in need across the Louisville area this holiday season. Gege Reed, Louisville Courier Journal, 18 Nov. 2025 The hummingbird wasn’t the only small creature that needed a helping hand. Ronnie Li, USA Today, 14 Nov. 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 29 Nov. 2025.

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