help on

help (someone) on

To help someone to put on an item or article of clothing. Now that my wife is eight months pregnant, I have to help her on with her shoes. I'll help the kids on with their bathing suits while you get their towels. Please help Grandma on with her coat.

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help (someone) on

To assist in putting on a piece of clothing: Help your grandmother on with her coat.

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