| Sean was a pleasant, courteous and gracious neighbour who could always be relied on to lend a helping hand. |
| The Environment Agency has been giving nature a helping hand by re-introducing water crowfoot plants into the River Coln near Whelford. |
| The guy who was up gave a helping hand to the guy who was lower down, knowing that their positions could be reversed without warning. |
| Go to any corner of the world and you will find a Rotarian extending a helping hand to the poor in his own small way. |
| The school authorities identified three meritorious students from below poverty line families and gave them a helping hand. |
| I thought my first exam paper would be easy and I've been stuck on this question for two days now Hopefully my tutor will give me a helping hand. |
