lend a hand

idiom

: to provide help
I'll be happy to lend a hand.

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On top of that, many colleagues who had not been scheduled to work rushed in to lend a hand. Jamey Keaten, Chicago Tribune, 2 Jan. 2026 The only thing missing is a little coating of snow, but Mother Nature could lend a hand this weekend. Dan Snyder, CBS News, 12 Dec. 2025 With a heart as big as his imagination, Thomas is often ready to lend a hand. The Star, Kansas City Star, 15 Nov. 2025 For those who want to lend a hand to their local food bank, many cities, counties and states have directories on their websites. Ayana Archie, NPR, 12 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for lend a hand

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“Lend a hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lend%20a%20hand. Accessed 9 Jan. 2026.

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