lend a hand

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lend (someone) a hand and lend a hand (to someone)

Fig. to give someone some help, not necessarily with the hands. Could you lend me a hand with this piano? I need to move it across the room. Could you lend a hand with this math assignment? I'd be happy to lend a hand.

See also: hand, lend

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