Donner un coup de main
Example: Peux-tu me donner un coup de main avec ce projet compliqué ?
Definition
"Donner un coup de main" means to help someone by providing assistance or support, especially in a practical or physical way. It is commonly used when asking for or offering help with tasks that require effort or cooperation.
Etymology
The phrase "Donner un coup de main" literally translates from French as 'to give a blow of the hand.' It originates from the idea of lending a quick, helpful push or strike with the hand to assist someone, metaphorically extending to offering help or support. Did you know it is a very common idiomatic expression in French used to convey the notion of lending a hand?
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