lend a hand

phrase

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

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However, the uncomfortable truth is that if this vision for women’s sports ever comes to pass, the movement might require someone with cultural credibility to lend a hand. Candace Buckner, New York Times, 16 July 2026 At a tent camp in Caracas, volunteer coordinator Isabel Herrera says the first days after the earthquakes brought doctors, psychologists, and others just looking to lend a hand. Tibisay Zea, Christian Science Monitor, 30 June 2026 But when her older brother, Nik, needs help opening his new brewery, Nadia and their sibling Milo head back to lend a hand. Carly Tagen-Dye, PEOPLE, 9 Apr. 2026 The omega-3 fatty acids in chia seeds lend a hand, too. Kirsten Nunez, Martha Stewart, 5 Apr. 2026 See All Example Sentences for lend a hand

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