Definition
to give (someone) a hand: to help, to assist (someone)
to give someone a hand (after a performance): to clap, to applaud (after a performance)
Let's give Mr. Chang a big hand for that amazing performance! Let's give him lots of applause.
- "Incidentally, there are a lot of French people in the house tonight! Give yourselves a hand!"
- "That's right, give yourselves a hand, ladies and gentlemen."
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