pair of hands
The phrase "pair of hands" often refers to a person providing assistance, particularly in manual or physical tasks.
Definition
B2General
(informal)A person who can help with tasks, often used to emphasize the need for more assistance.
Example
- We need another pair of hands to finish this project on time.
B2Idiomatic
(idiomatic)Someone who assists, especially when one is busy.
Example
- Having an extra pair of hands during the event made everything run smoothly.
C1British Idiom
(idiomatic, british)A reliable person who can be trusted with responsibility or a job.
Example
- The new manager is considered a safe pair of hands.
Similar
Terms that have similar or relatively close meanings to "pair of hands":
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