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

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helping hand

However, he was given a huge helping hand by his 22-year-old opponent, who initially appeared to be carrying the weight of the occasion on his shoulders.

From BBC ● May 4, 2026

Parkkonen, who appears on stage as enigmatic and brooding while lamenting his unanswered love next to a flaming confessional, hoped the song will serve as "a helping hand".

From Barron's ● Apr. 30, 2026

Tokyo used its financial muscle to offer a helping hand to Asian neighbors, especially in Southeast Asia, making available roughly $10 billion in emergency loans.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Apr. 22, 2026

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

From MarketWatch ● Feb. 20, 2026

Offering a helping hand is more than great.

From "The Freedom Writers Diary" by The Freedom Writers