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Interactions - Help & Support

Discover how English idioms like "stick up for" and "hat in hand" relate to help and support in English.

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the shirt off one's back

everything a person has to offer for helping someone, even things that they need for themselves

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to throw oneself at one's feet

to beg someone for help or forgiveness

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to take up the cudgels

to show one's support of someone or something by defending them at any cost

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to take somebody under one's wing

to kindly help or protect someone, particularly someone who is young or not experienced enough

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to stick up for

to show strong support for a person or thing when they are faced with danger or criticism

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shoulder to shoulder

together working toward a shared aim

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to share and share alike

to give or take things equally and in a way that is fair to everyone

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to scratch one's back

to offer someone help, usually while expecting them a favor in exchange

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to open one's heart to somebody or something

to be willing to help or support a person, cause, etc., often by offering money

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on bended knee

used to describe kneeling as a sign of deep respect for someone

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shoulder to cry on

a person who listens to someone's problems and encourages them and gives them emotional support

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knight in shining armor

someone who bravely saves another from a danger or difficulty

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to put one's mind at rest

to assure someone that they no longer need to worry about a particular person or thing

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under the auspices of somebody or something

while being supported by or under the protection of someone or something

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to give somebody a shot

to provide an opportunity for someone to succeed at or achieve something

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to pick one's brain

to ask a knowledgeable or informed person their opinion on something

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hat in hand

in a manner that is humble and respectful

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to smooth one's ruffled feathers

to do something that calms someone who has been offended

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to feed the kitty

to contribute a sum of money, often in small amounts

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