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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We all had to help out to keep the lights on.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 20, 2026
Maddison said it was tough not to be able to help out.
From BBC ● Aug. 22, 2026
Allies have been told they weren’t needed and then attacked for failing to help out.
From The Wall Street Journal ● Aug. 3, 2026
Even if the stepmother leaves the house equally to your other siblings, disclaiming your share doesn’t necessarily mean you won’t be asked to help out.
From MarketWatch ● Jul. 23, 2026
“No, I just help out in the evenings,” Malcolm said in his most equable tone.
From "The Book of Dust: La Belle Sauvage" by Philip Pullman
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