helping hand

American  

noun

1. aid; assistance.

   to give the destitute a helping hand.

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helping hand British  

noun

1. assistance

   many people lent a helping hand in making arrangements for the party

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helping hand Idioms  

1. see under lend a hand.

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Etymology

Origin of helping hand

late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50

Example Sentences

“Of course! We women must give each other a helping hand when it comes to business.”

From Literature

What’s more, lower interest rates and new tax cuts were expected to lend a helping hand.

From MarketWatch

Dishwashers need a helping hand to reach their peak performance.

From BBC

“The voters are stuck with no choice here. And I had a helping hand in creating that situation.”

From The Wall Street Journal

Colleges should do more to monitor the progress of male students, persuade them not to drop out and stay connected with—and offer a helping hand to—those who leave but may want to return.

From The Wall Street Journal