helping hand

noun

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a skilled mechanic who generously provides a helping hand when his neighbors are plagued by car troubles
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Alex’s older brother gave him an enormous helping hand in getting his tour card. — Scott Fowler, Charlotte Observer, 10 May 2026 The Shark Cordless Pet Vacuum is a major helping hand for anyone living with a furry friend. — Juhi Wadia, PC Magazine, 1 Apr. 2026 Costume makers sat at their respective tables concentrated on their finishing touches, while young helping hands dashed in and out of the room bringing items to other departments. — Kansas City Star, 4 May 2026 Jinx's scheme gets a convenient helping hand when NASA — for the benefit of the plot — allows the kids to sit in an actual shuttle during an actual engine test. — Richard Edwards, Space.com, 27 June 2026 See All Example Sentences for helping hand

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First Known Use

15th century, in the meaning defined above

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The first known use of helping hand was in the 15th century

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“Helping hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/helping%20hand. Accessed 8 Jul. 2026.

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