esl #english #idioms #verb

help out {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.

1. 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. Categories: time {v.}