give someone a hand
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give someone a hand (third-person singular simple present gives someone a hand, present participle giving someone a hand, simple past gave someone a hand, past participle given someone a hand)
- (idiomatic) To help, aid, or assist.
- Could you please give me a hand carrying this mattress?
- (idiomatic) To applaud or clap (also to give (someone) a big hand).
- Please give all our dedicated volunteers a hand for their hard work.
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1. To help, aid, or assist.
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