English Reference
Idiom idiom

a little help


A small amount of assistance or support. You often use this phrase to politely ask for or offer help.


SIMPLE

“I need a little help with these heavy boxes.”

CONTEXTUAL

“If you have a little help from your friends, the work goes much faster.”

COMPLEX

“Even the most independent person occasionally requires a little help to overcome a difficult challenge.”

Last updated April 22, 2026