Collocation
give a hand
Definition
to help someone with a task; also used to ask for or offer assistance
'give a hand' is a common English collocation. to help someone with a task; also used to ask for or offer assistance
give + (someone) + a hand (with + noun/gerund)
“Can you give me a hand with these boxes?”
Examples
- Can you _____ me a hand with the groceries?
- Thanks for _____ing me a hand yesterday.
- I’ll _____ you a hand carrying that suitcase.
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- He _____ me a hand fixing the shelf last weekend.
- Could someone _____ a hand with setting up the chairs?
- She offered to _____ a hand when she saw me struggling.
- If you have a minute, please _____ them a hand with the paperwork.
- We really appreciate you _____ing us a hand during the move.
- By the time I arrived, they had already _____n him a hand with the repairs.
More verb + article + nouns
- make a promise to state that you will definitely do something or that something will happen
- make a plan to decide in advance what you will do and how you will do it
- make a suggestion to propose an idea or possible plan for others to consider
- make a list to write down items in an organized way, usually to plan or remember things
- make a noise to produce a sound, often unwanted or noticeable