give a hand
Example Sentences
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“Can we give a hand to the medical team for their assistance?”
From Washington Times ● Jan. 27, 2023
According to The West Virginia Daily News, medical personnel attended to the woman, after which Roberts II said "Can we give a hand to the medical team for their assistance?"
From Salon ● Jan. 26, 2023
One question stood out to her after watching the film: “How can our congressional leaders uplift us, and not necessarily give a hand out, but a hand up?”
From New York Times ● Dec. 14, 2022
But, like so many in the Ukrainian diaspora, he says he felt the need to give a hand.
From Los Angeles Times ● Mar. 24, 2022
Mrs. Lovel seated herself at a distance to see the exploit; and then Lord Lovel started, with Lady Anna, turning at every stone to give a hand to his cousin.
From Lady Anna by Trollope, Anthony
