lend a hand

idiom

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

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Kemp is expected to visit states where Republicans are running for office in 2025 and 2026 to lend a hand while also boosting his own national profile. Matt Robison, Newsweek, 21 Nov. 2024 At home, Elisha is incredibly supportive of his family and willing to lend a hand or offer encouragement. Marcus Reichley, The Arizona Republic, 4 Nov. 2024 That's where programs like down payment assistance can lend a hand to Detroiters who want to become homeowners. Nushrat Rahman, Detroit Free Press, 23 Oct. 2024 But, similar to the dishes, that’s about as far as his empathy extends: recognizing another person’s plight without caring enough to lend a hand. Ben Travers, IndieWire, 25 Oct. 2024 See all Example Sentences for lend a hand 

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