a little help
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Meaning · English
Some assistance or support
Literally: a small amount of help
Register: neutral
Examples
Can you give me a little help with this project?
AI-drafted example auto-approved by rule (illustrative, not a corpus attestation)
Sources & notes
Everyday learner phrase (CEFR A1); level cross-referenced from published learner lists. Definition pending editorial review. Definition drafted by AI (@cf/meta/llama-3.3-70b-instruct-fp8-fast) and auto-approved by rule on 2026-08-01; pending editor spot-check.
Common questions
What does “a little help” mean?
Some assistance or support Literally: a small amount of help
Is “a little help” formal or informal?
a little help is generally neutral.