Help & Support: English Vocabulary List

used to imply that helping others or sharing knowledge and resources does not diminish our own abilities or resources, and can lead to mutual benefit and growth

"Helping others is good."

"A candle loses nothing by lighting another candle, so share your knowledge freely."

used to suggest that sharing one's resources or knowledge with others does not diminish one's own value or worth

"Sharing does not diminish."

"He shared his expertise freely with the whole team, proving that the sun loses nothing by shining into a puddle."

used to say that one should never stop helping others or being kind to them as one's actions, no matter how small, can make the world a better place for others

"Helping one helps all."

"The community leader always believed that when you help someone, you help everyone, because kindness spreads through a neighborhood like ripples in a pond, inspiring others to do the same."

used suggest that if one does a favor for someone, they will be more likely to reciprocate that favor in the future

"You scratch my back."

"If you help me with this project, you scratch my back and I will scratch yours later."

used to suggest that people may be inclined to respond to aggression or hostility with aggression of their own, leading to a cycle of violence or animosity

"Hurt me, I hurt you."

"He threatened to retaliate if they attacked him first, believing claw me, and I will claw thee."

used to suggest that sharing one's troubles with someone who is going through a similar experience can help to ease the burden of sorrow or hardship

"Shared problems feel lighter."

"Knowing her colleague was going through the same thing made it easier — two in distress makes sorrow less."

used to suggest that sharing one's problems with others who are going through similar experiences can make those difficulties easier to bear and provide comfort and support

"Shared problems feel lighter."

"They talked through their problems together and both felt lighter — company in misery makes it light."

used to suggest that when people come together to share their grief, they can help one another through the difficult period and find a way to cope with the pain

"Sharing grief makes it lighter."

"The memorial brought the whole community together — grief divided is made lighter."

used to imply that facing difficulties together with others can provide comfort and support, and can make the situation more bearable

"Company makes trouble less."

"She called a friend immediately and felt the weight lift — company in distress makes trouble less."

used to imply that sharing one's problems or worries with others can help to reduce the emotional burden and make them easier to bear

"A problem shared is halved."

"She told her manager what was wrong and immediately felt better — a trouble shared is a trouble halved."

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

"He became very successful, and people always said behind every great man stands a woman."

"The CEO openly credited his wife's support and advice, acknowledging that behind every successful man stands a woman."

used to suggest that the most effective way to get things done is by relying on one's own skills, abilities, and resources, rather than depending on others for assistance

"Help is in your sleeve."

"Instead of waiting for her colleagues to fix the problem, she took action herself because the best helping hand is at the end of your sleeve."

used to imply that one should not be insensitive or thoughtless by bringing up trivial or joyful matters to someone experiencing difficulty or suffering

"Don't bring bagpipes to trouble."

"He tried to cheer her up with jokes at the worst moment — bring not a bagpipe to a man in trouble."

used to imply that by giving help or support immediately when it is needed, one can have a greater impact and make a bigger difference

"Quick giving helps twice."

"She responded to the request immediately — he gives twice who gives quickly."

used to imply that acts of kindness and generosity should be repaid with similar acts, emphasizing the importance of mutual benefit and showing gratitude for the kindness of others

"Good turn deserves another."

"He had helped her last year and she was glad to return the favour — one good turn deserves another."

used to imply that the act of giving can bring greater joy, satisfaction, and personal growth than simply receiving something

"Giving is better than receiving."

"She found more satisfaction in supporting others than in any recognition she received — it is far better to give than to receive."

used to emphasize that temporary aid may solve immediate needs, but teaching skills and knowledge empowers individuals to become self-sufficient and independent in the long term

"Teach to fish for life."

"The organization focused on vocational training, believing that teach a man to fish and you feed him for a lifetime."