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Definition help something in British English

help something phrase

phrase
1

used for saying that someone cannot stop themselves doing something

Example

She couldn't help laughing when she saw it.

Example

I shouldn't have said it but I couldn't help myself.

Example

I couldn't help thinking he was asking for trouble.

Synonyms and related words
the inevitable unavoidable inescapable
2

used for saying that someone cannot be blamed for a situation

Example

She could not help it if her emotions took charge of her.

Synonyms and related words
clear eliminate vindicate
3

there is no way of preventing something from happening

Example

It can't be helped, we'll just have to manage without her.

Synonyms and related words
the inevitable unavoidable inescapable
4

used for saying that someone is trying to avoid something that they do not like doing

Example

They never go there if they can help it.

Synonyms and related words
avoid get out of duck out of
Definition help something in British English