A pair of hands

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noun

Someone who works and helps in doing something.

We need an extra pair of hands to help clean the house before the party.
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Often appears as...

  • need a pair of hands
  • extra pair of hands
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Helping Context

Used when highlighting the need for extra help with tasks or activities.

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During the event, we really could use another pair of hands at registration.
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Human Resource

Refers to recruiting more people for assistance, not just physical hands.

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The project was behind schedule, so we brought in another pair of hands.
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