help out
Britishverb
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to assist or aid (someone), esp by sharing the burden
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to share the burden or cost of something with (another person)
Example Sentences
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Allies have been told they weren’t needed and then attacked for failing to help out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
She said the couple approached the teams at Piri Piri Grill and also at Scoozi Pizza and Pasta in Ormskirk and were hugely relieved when they agreed to help out.
From BBC ● Jul. 23, 2026
It’s harder for lower-income households to absorb higher prices, but higher wage gains help out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 14, 2026
“Instead it will all be nicely stage managed with the other central bank heads all keen to help out the new guy.”
From Barron's ● Jul. 1, 2026
"Uncle Tony will probably ask Skunk to help out with some stuff since he ain't working."
From "Patina" by Jason Reynolds
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