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Dar uma forcinha

Portuguese

Meaning

To lend a hand / To give a little push

Example

Você pode me dar uma forcinha com essa mudança? São poucas caixas.

Can you lend me a hand with this move? It's just a few boxes.

Origin

'Forcinha' is the diminutive of 'força' (strength). Giving someone a 'little strength' = a small assist.