get a hand (with something)

To receive assistance (with some task or activity). Tommy has been has been having trouble with his math homework, so he's getting a hand from my brother-in-law. Could I get a hand with these boxes? They're too heavy to carry alone!

Common Names:

Name	Pronounced	Usage
Godofredo	go-dho-FRE-do (Spanish)	Spanish, Portuguese
Zoya	ZO-yah (Russian)	Russian, Ukrainian
BjÖRg	-	Ancient Scandinavian, Icelandic
Sandra	SAHN-drah (Italian, Dutch, Finnish), SAN-drə (English), ZAHN-drah (German)	Italian, English, French, Spanish, Portuguese, German, Dutch, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Icelandic,
Barbie	BAHR-bee	English
Ada	['eidə]