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total help

[/ˈtoʊtəl hɛlp/]
noun phrase
ajuda total
1. Complete assistance or support provided without limitation or reservation
When my car broke down, my friend offered total help with repairs.
Quando meu carro quebrou, meu amigo ofereceu ajuda total com os reparos.
2. Comprehensive aid or backing in achieving a goal or solving a problem
The organization provides total help to families in need.
A organização oferece ajuda total às famílias necessitadas.
NYC Slang
all the help you need
Synonyms
complete assistancefull supportcomprehensive aidentire helpabsolute assistance
Antonyms
partial helplimited assistanceminimal supportno help

Regional Variations

General Brazilian
ajuda total
Most common usage across Brazil
São Paulo
ajuda completa
Alternative phrasing commonly used
Rio de Janeiro
ajuda integral
Formal alternative also used
Portugal
ajuda total
Same as Brazilian Portuguese; formal contexts prefer 'ajuda integral'

Related Idioms & Phrases

lend a hand
go the extra mile
pull out all the stops
give someone a boost
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