help out
phrasal verb
helped out; helping out; helps out
: to do something so another person's job or task is easier
I can't do this myself. Won't someone please help me out?
I sometimes help out in the kitchen.
Examples of help out in a Sentence
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Star cornerback Dijon Lee also helps out at receiver.
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2024
In addition to being a draw for diners, Miami Spice also helps out restaurants in the slowest season.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024
During their extended stay in space, Wilmore and Williams are helping out with tasks at the space station and carrying out other tests as part of NASA's process to certify the Starliner for future missions.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 24 June 2024
Baylor needs to be more explosive on offense and Finn should help out in that area.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2024
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Eric Sondheimer, Los Angeles Times, 14 July 2024
In addition to being a draw for diners, Miami Spice also helps out restaurants in the slowest season.
—Connie Ogle, Miami Herald, 1 July 2024
During their extended stay in space, Wilmore and Williams are helping out with tasks at the space station and carrying out other tests as part of NASA's process to certify the Starliner for future missions.
—Denise Chow, NBC News, 24 June 2024
Baylor needs to be more explosive on offense and Finn should help out in that area.
—Steven Johnson, Fort Worth Star-Telegram, 23 June 2024
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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 27 Jul. 2024.
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