helping hand

noun

Examples of helping hand in a Sentence

a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles
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As the Dallas Cowboys deal with some injury concerns early on during training camp, the team is considering bringing on some helping hands. Justin Grasso, MSNBC Newsweek, 31 July 2025 By the end of the evening, the gala raised over $1,200,000 to fund programs designed to uplift women, children, senior citizens, and anyone in need of a helping hand. Amber Corrine, VIBE.com, 17 July 2025 Experiencing Askren’s helping hand off the mat is not unique to O’Toole. Sofia Schwarzwalder, Kansas City Star, 24 June 2025 Dozens of people came to offer water, food and helping hands on Sunday. Bayliss Wagner, Austin American Statesman, 14 July 2025 See All Example Sentences for helping hand

Word History

First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

Time Traveler
The first known use of helping hand was in the 15th century

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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping%20hand. Accessed 20 Aug. 2025.

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