Learn · Sentences Calling for Help

Could you lend me a hand? I can’t do it on my own.

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Sentence

Narrator

Could you lend me a hand? I can’t do it on my own.

Study notes

How to use in different contexts

Asking for Help

Could you lend me a hand with this? I'm struggling to do it alone.

Expressing Need

I need some assistance; I can't manage this by myself.

Formal Request

I would be grateful if you could provide assistance. I am unable to complete this task independently.

Informal Request

Give me a hand, will ya? I'm stuck.

Rephrased versions

Formal

I require assistance with this task; I am unable to complete it independently.

Casual

Need a hand! I can't do this alone.

Simpler English

Can you help me? I can't do it myself.

Phrases to learn

lend me a hand

To help someone.

can't do it on my own

Unable to complete a task without assistance.