reach out to someone

reach out to someone
reach out to someone
1. Fig. to offer someone a helping hand. •

You reached out to me just when I needed help the most.

I reach out to other people in trouble because I would want someone to do that for me.

2. Fig. to seek someone's help and support. •

When I reached out to Don for help, he turned me down.

Jane reached out to her friends for the help and support that she needed.


Dictionary of American idioms. 2013.

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