a pair of hands
a pair of hands
A person who is able to do some kind of task, especially physical work. We'll need another pair of hands to lift this down the stairs. If you need a pair of hands to help out, just let me know.
See also: hand, of, pair
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
pair of hands
a person seen in terms of their participation in a task.See also: hand, of, pair
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
a pair of ˈhands
(informal) a person who can do, or is doing, a job: We need an extra pair of hands if we’re going to finish on time. Colleagues regarded him as a safe pair of hands (= somebody who can be relied on to do a job well).See also: hand, of, pair
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- pair of hands
- What can I do for you?
- say no more
- stop a gap
- cry out for
- cry out for (someone or something)
- confer about (someone or something)
- nip off
- park that thought
- need yesterday