give someone a hand
/ˌɡɪv ˌsʌmwʌn ə ˈhænd/INFORMAL · B1
Meaning
to help someone, especially with a practical job
Examples
- 1When their car won't start, Dad always gives them a hand.
- 2Leo gave Gran a hand with the garden every Saturday.
- 3The new trainee looked lost, so Priya gave him a hand with the printer.
- 4If you finish early, please give Ben a hand, because he's still got forty forms to check.
- 5Would anyone like to give me a hand setting up the chairs before the meeting?
Grammar
give changes form: gave, given. someone is one word, such as me, her or a name. lend can replace give.
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