Lend a hand with Meaning in English

expression

US

ˈɫɛnd/ /ˈeɪ/, /ə/ /ˈhænd/ /ˈwɪð/, /ˈwɪθ/, /wɪð/, /wɪθ

LEND uh HAND with

UK

lˈɛnd/ /æɪ/ /hˈænd/ /wˈɪð

LEND uh HAND with

Definition

To help someone with a task or activity, especially in a friendly or informal way.

Usage & Nuances

Informal and friendly; often used when casually offering or requesting help. 'Lend a hand' can stand alone, but adding 'with' specifies the task (e.g., 'lend a hand with the dishes'). Not used for lending objects or money.

• Spanish: ayudar con - echar una mano con
• Portuguese (BR): ajudar com - dar uma mão com
• Portuguese (PT): ajudar com - dar uma mão com
• Chinese (Simplified): 帮忙（做某事）
• Chinese (Traditional): 幫忙（做某事）
• Hindi: मदद करना (किसी चीज़ में)
• Arabic: تقديم يد العون في - المساعدة في
• Bengali: সহায়তা করা - সাহায্য করা
• Russian: помочь - помочь с (делом)
• Japanese: 手伝う - 手を貸す
• Vietnamese: giúp một tay - hỗ trợ
• Korean: 도와주다 - 거들다
• Turkish: yardım etmek - el atmak
• Urdu: مدد کرنا - ہاتھ بٹانا
• Indonesian: membantu - ikut membantu

Example Sentences

Can you lend a hand with the dishes?

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I need someone to lend a hand with my homework.

basic

They always lend a hand with community events.

basic

If you have a minute, could you lend a hand with moving these boxes?

natural

Thanks for lending a hand with the project last night.

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She’s always happy to lend a hand with whatever needs doing.

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