give a hand

1. Also, lend a hand . Help a person, as in Let me give you a hand with those chairs , or Jane is always willing to lend a hand with refreshments . [Mid-1800s]

2. Also, give a big hand . Give an enthusiastic round of applause, as in Please give her a hand . One can also be given applause or get a big hand , as in This speaker always gets a big hand . [Early 1800s]

Example Sentences

“It is very beautiful to help each other, to give a hand,” he said.

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“Can we give a hand to the medical team for their assistance?”

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According to The West Virginia Daily News, medical personnel attended to the woman, after which Roberts II said "Can we give a hand to the medical team for their assistance?"

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One question stood out to her after watching the film: “How can our congressional leaders uplift us, and not necessarily give a hand out, but a hand up?”

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“You cannot have a system of sanctions against Russia, then give a hand to Russia’s war allies,” she said.

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Related Words

• approve 
• cheer 
• commend 
• compliment 
• encourage 
• hail 
• laud 
• praise 
• recommend