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Lend Someone a Hand

MEANING IN ENGLISH

To provide practical assistance or support to someone facing a task or struggle.

In context

01

When the warehouse grew chaotic before the holidays, workers from other units stepped in to lend a hand.

02

Could you lend me a hand with this bulky projector before the briefing begins?

Synonyms

give assistance,help out,bail out

Antonyms

hinder,obstruct,stand by idly

Collocations

willing to lend a hand,lend someone a helping hand,readily lend a hand

Sources

Bidyazo vocabulary library ↗