Give/lend a helping hand

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Offering Support

Used when offering to help someone with a task or problem they're facing.

Noticing her struggle with the report, he lent a helping hand.

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Voluntary Action

Implies that the help is given willingly without expecting something in return.

He lent a helping hand at the charity event without being asked.

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Momentary Assistance

The phrase often suggests a temporary act of assistance, not a long-term commitment.

During the event setup, many volunteers gave a helping hand.