help out (/hɛlp aʊt/)

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🔊 /hɛlp aʊt/

Meaning

Meaning: assist

To help someone, especially in a difficult situation or with a task.

Examples

🗣 She always helps out when we’re busy.

Etymology

From ‘help’ plus ‘out’, extending help in a situation.

How & Where It’s Used

Common for offering assistance.

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Tags: phrasal-verb

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