- aid someone in something
- aid someone in somethingto help someone in some kind of trouble. •
Will you aid me in this difficulty?
Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.
aid someone in something
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aid — /eɪd / (say ayd) verb (t) 1. to afford support or relief to; help. 2. to promote the course of accomplishment of; facilitate. 3. to give financial support to: a state aided school. –verb (i) 4. to give help or assistance. –noun 5. help; support;… …
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