give a hand
Idioms-
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]
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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
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“Can we give a hand to the medical team for their assistance?”
From Washington Times • Jan. 27, 2023
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?"
From Salon • Jan. 26, 2023
But, like so many in the Ukrainian diaspora, he says he felt the need to give a hand.
From Los Angeles Times • Mar. 24, 2022
“Let’s give a hand to these young ladies out here. They’re doing a really nice job.”
From The Guardian • Aug. 17, 2017
Rick and Scotty stood by to give a hand to the men on the ledge below.
From The Pirates of Shan by Goodwin, Harold L. (Harold Leland)
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