Collocation
ask for help
to request assistance or support from someone
Definition
'ask for help' is a common English collocation. to request assistance or support from someone
ask for + help
“If you do not understand the instructions, ask for help.”
Examples
- If you do not understand the instructions, ask for help.
- I asked for help with my homework after dinner.
- Do not be afraid to ask for help when you feel stuck.
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- She will ask for help from her manager if the customer complains again.
- He finally asked for help carrying the heavy boxes upstairs.
- You should ask for help before the problem gets worse.
- We had to ask for help because our car would not start in the parking lot.
- If anything feels unsafe, ask for help immediately.
- They often ask for help online when they cannot fix the code.
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