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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Lending two helping hands at a time of need for the larger community is another way Fairbanks has given back. Tom Layberger, Forbes.com, 17 Sep. 2025 Just you, your house, and maybe a few helping hands. Stephanie Osmanski, Better Homes & Gardens, 16 Sep. 2025 Carolyn Pinta of Prairie View, director of the Pinta Pride Project, was among the helping hands carrying the Pride flag, along with friends from Lake County, including Mundelein. Karie Angell Luc, Chicago Tribune, 2 Sep. 2025 The new school year kicked off at R. Roger Rowe School on Aug. 11, an enthusiastic welcome back that included a fun photo station for student arrivals, big smiles and helping hands from teachers and greetings from the school mascot. Karen Billing, San Diego Union-Tribune, 18 Aug. 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 18 Sep. 2025.

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