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Grammar fix

lend a hand

help someone out

To help someone with something, usually in a friendly, informal way.

expressionB1common

Hear it in context

Notice where the phrase sounds natural.

  • I've got an hour free if you need someone to lend a hand.offering help
  • A: This is a lot to carry on my own.
    B: Here, let me lend a hand.
    helping a neighbour

Fix the pattern

Pattern: lend (someone) a hand (with [something])

WrongCan you lend me a help?

RightCan you lend me a hand?

The fixed phrase is 'lend a hand', not 'lend a help'.

Patternlend (someone) a hand (with [something])

Don't confuse it

'Lend a hand' is one person helping; 'pitch in' is a whole group joining in.

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