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Help somebody help

🇬🇧 UK //hɛlp ˈsʌm.bə.di hɛlp// 🇺🇸 US //hɛlp ˈsʌm.bə.di hɛlp//

Meaning of Help somebody help

Assist someone who is assisting someone else.

In simple words: Assist someone in assisting others.

Help somebody help in a sentence

• I really want to help somebody help with the project.
• Can you help somebody help me with these bags?
• They always help somebody help at the community center.
• Let’s help somebody help organize the event.
• When you help somebody help, it spreads positivity.

How to use Help somebody help

Used informally to emphasize the idea of supporting someone in their efforts to assist others. Often used in conversational contexts.

Grammar pattern

help + object + help + object

Memory hint

Think of a helper helping another helper, like a team of superheroes!

Related words

Collocations with Help somebody help

• help somebody help with assistance
• help somebody help at work
• help somebody help in need

Synonyms for Help somebody help

• assist someone assist
• support
• aid
• collaborate

Common mistakes with Help somebody help

• Confused with 'helped someone helped', which is incorrect.
• Using 'help' without the second 'help' in the phrase.
• Misplacing the order in the phrase, saying 'help help somebody'.

Frequently asked questions about Help somebody help

What does Help somebody help mean?

Assist someone in assisting others.

What is the definition of Help somebody help?

Assist someone who is assisting someone else.

How do you use Help somebody help in a sentence?

I really want to help somebody help with the project.

Can you give another example of Help somebody help?

Can you help somebody help me with these bags?

What are synonyms for Help somebody help?

Common alternatives include assist someone assist, support, aid, collaborate.

What words go with Help somebody help?

It commonly pairs with help somebody help with assistance, help somebody help at work, help somebody help in need.

What are common mistakes when using Help somebody help?

Confused with 'helped someone helped', which is incorrect. Using 'help' without the second 'help' in the phrase. Misplacing the order in the phrase, saying 'help help somebody'.

How do you pronounce Help somebody help?

US: //hɛlp ˈsʌm.bə.di hɛlp//, UK: //hɛlp ˈsʌm.bə.di hɛlp//. Listen to the audio above to hear native pronunciation.

Is Help somebody help formal or informal?

"Help somebody help" is informal, so it fits casual conversation with friends and family.

When should I use Help somebody help?

Used informally to emphasize the idea of supporting someone in their efforts to assist others. Often used in conversational contexts.