little helper
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3.2
- noun
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ayudante
- That child is such a little helper when it comes to cleaning up the toys.
- Santa's little helper
- a good little helper
And Puka once again is my special little helper.
- And Puka once again is my special little helper.
Examples
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I got a little helper with me.
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You're my little helper, aren't you?
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Well, at least you got your little helper.
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Oh, hey, brought your little helper?
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Now this is just a little helper.
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And sometimes I need a little helper to get the job done.
Fiction book (2002) -
I'm just your little helper.
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This is my little helper for today, says little Elf.
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Looks like he had a furry little helper by his side.
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Goodness knows Charles needs help and he couldn't find a better little helper.
Synonyms
833
1.0
A person who helps someone with their work or tasks
365
3.5
A person who helps someone in a job, for example a teacher or politician
203
1.0
A person or thing that helps you do something
136
1.0
A person hired to do work in a home or restaurant
79
1.0
A person who does tasks for others, for example at events
31
1.4
Someone who gives support when you need it
10
6.0
A person who helps staff or members in an organization
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7.0
A person who helps someone in a part-time or temporary role
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3.0
A person who helps with physical tasks when needed
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7.0
A person who helps and supports their partner in life
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4.7
A person who helps someone in need, for example with first aid
A person or thing that helps someone with a task
A person who helps another with a task or need
A person who does basic physical work to help others, like cleaning or lifting
How Helpful
Surface Forms
Morphology
The phrase is a straightforward composition of 'little' (small/minor) + 'helper' (one who helps), so its meaning — a person or thing that provides minor or auxiliary assistance — is directly derivable from the constituents. This adjective+noun pattern is common cross-linguistically and follows regular English modification rules, so a B1 learner who knows both words will readily understand it.
Etymology
The noun little helper comes from the simple image of a small person or tool that helps with a task. Imagine a child on a stool standing beside the cook as a little helper who hands a spoon, so the phrase means 'something or someone that provides small or extra help'.