help out

verb

1. to assist or aid (someone), esp by sharing the burden
2. to share the burden or cost of something with (another person)

Idioms and Phrases

Give additional assistance, as in I offered to help out with the holiday rush at the store . [Early 1600s]

Example Sentences

He apologised to "all those who suffered... as a result of the actions that were taken" but denied his Eat Out to Help Out Scheme had increased Covid infections and deaths.

From BBC

Sir Chris, his former deputy Prof Sir Jonathan Van-Tam and Sir Patrick revealed significant tensions between their advice to government and its political priorities, such as over Eat Out to Help Out.

From BBC

Nevertheless, this month S. decided to go back to help out at a different hospital but was displaced again on Nov. 7, his family’s fifth displacement in a month.

From Salon

“People always say, ‘Oh, look at those loving brothers all trying to help out each other,’ ” Perry told USA Today.

From Los Angeles Times

Blackwell’s sons sometimes help out in the studio, sweeping up wood dust and sanding boards.

From Los Angeles Times

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