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/Sounds like "eh" (as in "egg") + "CHAHR" (as in "chat") + "OO" (as in "Uber") + "nah" (as in "nacho") + "MAH" (as in "mark") + "noh" (as in "note")/

Meaning

To lend a hand, to help out with something. In Spain, this expression is everywhere, it's the casual, friendly way of offering or asking for help without making it a big deal. A quick assist between people who trust each other.

Examples

¿Me echas una mano con estas cajas?

Can you give me a hand with these boxes?

I'll help you out with the project if you have time this afternoon.

Word family
echar una mano
Regional synonyms
Bandera de Argentina
Bandera de Uruguay
Dar una mano

To get so carried away with excitement about something that you accelerate without stopping to evaluate the consequences. Used in Argentina and Uruguay to warn about acting on pure impulse, especially in business or big decisions.