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give someone a hand

Verb CEFR C2

Definitions

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

Equivalents

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.
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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

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