Phrases Offering and Refusing Help

Can I give you a hand?

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Meaning

Can I help you?

Examples

  • John: 'This box is really heavy.'
  • Alice: '<b>Can I give you a hand?</b>'
  • John: '<b>Can I give you a hand?</b> I'm quite good with spreadsheets.'
  • Alice: 'I'm struggling with this report.'