lend a hand

idiom

: to provide help
I'll be happy to lend a hand.

Examples of lend a hand in a Sentence

Recent Examples on the Web Each and every guest comments on how genuinely kind our townsfolk are, always ready to lend a hand. Lisa Cericola, Southern Living, 20 May 2024 His addition could lend a hand to the Democratic challenger seeking to unseat Senator Ted Cruz. 1968 Looms: As Chicago prepares to host the Democratic National Convention in August, the city wants to shed memories of chaos from half a century ago even as protests are growing. Maggie Haberman, New York Times, 9 May 2024 Many are depending on their parents to lend a hand, as a third of millennials and Gen Zers expect their family to help out with a down payment, according to Redfin. Chloe Berger, Fortune, 6 May 2024 From there, Fallon struggled to get the outfit on, prompting Doja to run to his side of the desk and lend a hand. Shania Russell, EW.com, 2 May 2024 See all Example Sentences for lend a hand 

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“Lend a hand.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/lend%20a%20hand. Accessed 7 Jul. 2024.

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