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
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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
See also:
  • 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