v. 1. To be helpful or useful; help sometimes or somewhat. Mr. Smith helps out with the milking on the farm. Tom helps out in the store after school. 2. To help (someone) especially in a time of need; aid; assist. Jane is helping out Mother by minding the baby. When John couldn't add the numbers, the teacher helped him out.
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Meaning of HELP OUT in English
American idioms English vocabulary. Английский словарь американских идиом. 2012