give a hand

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give somebody a hand

to help someone do something, especially something that involves physical effort (often + with ) Could you give me a hand with these boxes, Mike? Let me know when you're moving and I'll give you a hand.

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"A pleasant walk, a pleasant talk, Along the briny beach: We cannot do with more than four, To give a hand to each. Through the Looking Glass by Carroll, Lewis View in context More results

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