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come to someone's assistance phrase to help someone: 助(某人)一臂之力,帮助(某人) I had several acquaintances in the area but not one of them came to my assistance. We dropped anchor and waited for the tugboats to come to our assistance. The minister made it clear that if their actions led to war, the British would not come to their assistance. Eventually, a member of the security staff came to the passenger's assistance and the train was halted. See also
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