give someone a hand

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give someone a hand (third-person singular simple present gives someone a hand, present participle giving someone a hand, simple past gave someone a hand, past participle given someone a hand)

  1. (idiomatic) To help, aid, or assist.
    Could you please give me a hand carrying this mattress?
  2. (idiomatic) To applaud or clap (also to give (someone) a big hand).
    Please give all our dedicated volunteers a hand for their hard work.

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