# a little help

idiom · CEFR A1

Source: https://englishreference.com/idiom/a-little-help
Updated: 2026-04-22

## Meaning

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

## Examples

- I need a little help with these heavy boxes.
- If you have a little help from your friends, the work goes much faster.
- Even the most independent person occasionally requires a little help to overcome a difficult challenge.

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