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.

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This week is all about naming the colors and helping out at the grocery store. Elisabeth Sherman, Parents, 27 June 2025 The downside is the price, but this deal helps out with that. Scott Gilbertson, Wired News, 25 June 2025 Jordan Hicks should help out the bullpen too, and obviously getting Justin Slaten back eventually will be huge. Mac Cerullo, Boston Herald, 24 June 2025 Celebrate National Pollinator Week by helping out local bees and butterflies. Elizabeth Fogarty, Better Homes & Gardens, 21 June 2025 See All Example Sentences for help out

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“Help out.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/help%20out. Accessed 4 Jul. 2025.

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