Help Idioms
Page 1 of 2
Meaning: To abandon someone who needs help, leaving them in a difficult or helpless situation.
Example: When the project got complicated, he leave in the lurch his teammates by disappearing for two days. Read more ➺
Meaning: Emergency signal used internationally to request urgent help, especially in emergencies at sea, air, or remote locations.
Example: The sinking ship sent out an SOS to all nearby vessels. Read more ➺
Meaning: Make no effort at all to help or contribute.
Example: Emma did not lift a finger while Jason organized the entire event on his own. Read more ➺
Meaning: Something that helps achieve a goal or reach a higher position in life or career.
Example: His first job was just a set of stepping stones toward becoming a CEO. Read more ➺
Meaning: Used to describe situations where someone is left stranded or abandoned without assistance.
Example: After the company declared bankruptcy, employees were high and dry without severance pay. Read more ➺
Meaning: Leave someone to face punishment, criticism, or hardship unfairly, without offering any help.
Example: The manager denied any involvement and hung his assistant out to dry during the investigation. Read more ➺
Meaning: addressing someone's behavior or performance to correct it.
Example: The coach pulled the player up for missing practice and emphasized the importance of commitment. Read more ➺
Meaning: to be useful or convenient, especially at some future time.
Example: The extra money will come in handy when we go on vacation. Read more ➺
Meaning: to assist or help someone particularly voluntarily.
Example: When my friend was moving to his new house, I offered to lend a hand with preparing, packing, and carrying boxes. Read more ➺
Meaning: being in a situation where the preferred or ideal choice is unavailable.
Example: This diet will do in a pinch. It is better than going hungry. Read more ➺
