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Meaning of give someone a hand | Babel Free

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

To help, aid, or assist.
idiomatic
To applaud or clap (also to give (someone) a big hand).
idiomatic

Equivalents

Deutsch jemandem zur Hand gehen

Examples

“Could you please give me a hand carrying this mattress?”

“Please give all our dedicated volunteers a hand for their hard work.”

CEFR level

C2

Mastery
This word is part of the CEFR C2 vocabulary — mastery level.

See also

give someone a hard time give someone a lift give someone a piece of one's mind give someone a ring give someone a shout give someone a speaking to