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Interactions - Aid & Assistance

Explore English idioms regarding aid and assistance with examples like "a port in a storm" and "pull the fat from the fire".

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to offer help to someone who cannot provide their basic needs for themselves or are in an extremely difficult situation

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to give a person help or assistance in doing something

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to protect or hide another person's mistakes or misdeeds, often by providing a false or misleading account of the situation

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three cheers
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a way of showing one's support or approval of someone by shouting loudly to encourage them or inviting others to do the same

Ex: The fans gathered at the stadium raised their voices three cheers for the star athlete 's record-breaking achievement .
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to be strict, especially toward someone close to one, to help them improve or become stronger

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to stop acting passively and start to have a helpful role in doing something

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to say or do something with the intention of helping someone even though it might hurt their feelings or seem unkind

Ex: The intervention was emotionally difficult for everyone involved , but they knew they be cruel to be kind and confront the person about their destructive behavior for the sake of their well-being .
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to suddenly appear to help someone

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in the process of being taken care of or dealt with by someone who has the skill or experience

Ex: The elderly woman found comfort in knowing that her financial affairs in good hands with the trustworthy and knowledgeable financial advisor .
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to be willing to provide someone with help and support whenever they need it

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to show concern about someone, often someone who is in trouble, and do one's best to help them

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good turn
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an act that can be helpful to someone

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pep talk
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an encouraging and motivational speech or conversation given to boost someone's enthusiasm, confidence, or determination, especially before a challenging task or event

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in a weakened state and in desperate need of help

Ex: The relentless drought had on their knees, praying for rain .
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a person or a place that can help one overcome a difficult situation

Ex: The experienced lawyer proved to a port in a storm for the defendant , skillfully navigating the complex legal proceedings .
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to surrender oneself to the mercy or control of another

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to save someone or something from a difficult or dangerous situation

Ex: The tech support team worked tirelessly pull the fat from the fire and recover the company 's critical data after a cyberattack .
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