helping hand
noun
aid; assistance: to give the destitute a helping hand.
Origin of helping hand
late Middle English word dating back to 1400–50
Words nearby helping hand
helper t cell,
helper t-cell,
helper virus,
helpful,
helping,
helping hand,
helping verb,
helpless,
helpline,
helpmann,
helpmate
Example sentences from the Web for helping hand
Their enthusiasm was undoubtedly great, and the idea of lending a helping-hand to another country evidently fascinated them.
The Boer in Peace and War |Arthur M. MannJonathan, never busy himself, lent a helping-hand, and he and Walsingham at once became friends.
The Way of the Wind |Zoe Anderson NorrisOlaves behaved as if nothing was the matter, and even civilly offered a helping-hand in breaking the bar-iron.
One of Life's Slaves |Jonas Lauritz Idemil LieTime out of mind she was known to have a good advice and a helping-hand for all who required either.
Chambers's Edinburgh Journal Vol. XVII. No. 418. New Series. |William and Robert Chambers
British Dictionary definitions for helping hand
helping hand
noun
assistance
many people lent a helping hand in making arrangements for the party
Idioms and Phrases with helping hand
helping hand
see under lend a hand.