a helping hand

noun

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

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The victim’s parents, through what’s known as restorative justice, see that Jacob’s struggling when he’s released from incarceration and offer him hope and a helping hand. Baz Bamigboye, Deadline, 1 Apr. 2025 Punk had to dispatch Drew McIntyre and reluctantly give a helping hand to Reigns before the long-building match with Rollins took place. Ryan Gaydos, FOXNews.com, 29 Mar. 2025 Tax credits, grants, and loans would be among the shipbuilding incentives, and American manufacturers in the maritime arena could wind up with a helping hand. Ethan Karp, Forbes, 21 Mar. 2025 Lucky for him, fans offered a helping hand in the comment section so Monaco noticed him and now they’re officially married. Elizabeth Ayoola, Essence, 21 Jan. 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 22 Apr. 2025.

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