Phrase of the day

Discover a new phrase each day to use in your English! These are special phrases and sayings that English speakers use all the time, but you don't often see these phrases in English course books or other study material. Visit daily to learn some popular English phrases on a regular basis.
21st May 2025

Need a hand?

We use this expression when we want to offer help to somebody. It is short for 'Do you need a hand?'
Usage
Written: 
No
Spoken: 
Yes
Formal: 
No
Informal: 
Yes
Example 1
Need a hand with those shopping bags?
No, don't worry. I can manage.
Example 2
This differential calculus assignment is doing my head in. It's so hard.
Need a hand with it?
Could you? That would be such a big help.

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