lend a hand in finishing

[lend ə hænd ɪn ˈfɪnɪʃɪŋ]

verb phrase

dar uma mão para terminar

1. to help someone complete a task or project by providing assistance

I will lend a hand in finishing the project before the deadline.

Vou dar uma mão para terminar o projeto antes do prazo.

2. to offer support or assistance in bringing something to completion

She lent a hand in finishing the painting.

Ela deu uma mão para terminar a pintura.

NYC Slang

lend a hand finishing up

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Regional Variations

General Brazilian

dar uma mão para terminar

most common colloquial form

Rio de Janeiro

dar um jeito de ajudar a terminar

informal, conversational usage

São Paulo

dar uma mão pra terminar

contracted form commonly used in speech

Portugal

dar uma ajuda a terminar

slightly different phrasing but equivalent meaning

lend a hand

give someone a hand

pitch in

all hands on deck

many hands make light work

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