help out

phrasal verb·1 sense·particle out

Usefulness

Meanings

1

Help someone, especially with a difficulty

Assistance

Why “out”? Someone receives help with a difficult situation.

“She helped me out with the rent.”
She helped me pay the rent when I had money problems.
“My brother helped out with childcare.”
My brother helped care for the children during a difficult week.

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bail out

Same out pattern: assistance

Rescue someone, especially financially

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