Meaning of helping hand in English

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  1. Pronunciation
  2. Noun
    1. Definitions

  1. Pronunciation

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  1. Noun

    helping hand

    Definitions

    1. physical assistance

    Examples

    • « give me a hand with the chores »

    Derived terms

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  • « I want the municipality to be a helping hand to the man with a desire of sympathy, to help the fallen when it is not in their power to help themselves. »
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  • « It was on my fifth birthday that Papa put his hand on my shoulder and said, 'Remember, my son, if you ever need a helping hand, you'll find one at the end of your arm.' »
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  • « God lends a helping hand to the man who tries hard. »
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