come to (one's) assistance

come to (one's) assistance

To help one. Because Nancy is a senior member of the team, I really appreciated her coming to my assistance. When that case had me stumped, I asked another detective to come to my assistance.
See also: assistance, come
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

come to someone's assistance

to arrive and provide assistance to someone. A kindly truck driver came to our assistance, and we were able to call for help. I hope someone will come to my assistance soon.
See also: assistance, come
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
See also:
  • assistance
  • come to assistance
  • helping hand
  • a helping hand
  • you've/it's got me stumped
  • got me stumped
  • be a keeper
  • be ahead of (someone's or something's) time
  • be ahead of/before/in advance of your time
  • be lost on