lend a hand

phrase

: to provide help
I'll be happy to 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 7 Mar. 2026.

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