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

The US has offered $1 million and says that US soldiers in the country will also help out.

From NewsForKids.net

Most of Mr. Rush’s records get set at his home, with volunteers helping out, carefully recording the event.

From NewsForKids.net

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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