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a helping hand

noun

: help or assistance
I'm always willing to lend/give a helping hand.

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Chicago is always there to lend a helping hand. Andrea Wurzburger, PEOPLE, 15 Jan. 2026 Give branches and limbs bowing under the weight of snow or ice a helping hand. Megan Hughes, Better Homes & Gardens, 10 Jan. 2026 Dolphins owner Steve Ross’ search team, which has Hall of Fame quarterback Troy Aikman lending a helping hand as a consultant, is expected to value executives with a strong scouting background, and that seems to be a trend with many of the first flurry of names. David Furones, Sun Sentinel, 5 Jan. 2026 The intention isn’t to put an amount on sympathy, but rather to lend a helping hand when needed. R. Eric Thomas, Denver Post, 21 Dec. 2025 See All Example Sentences for a helping hand

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

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