help a lame dog over a stile
帮助一个需要帮助的人,尽管任务很小或似乎没有太大意义
口语·形容乐于助人
英文释义
to assist someone who is in need, even if their condition or situation is challenging or difficult
例句
She's always ready to help a lame dog over a stile, even with small favors.
典故来源
源自乡村生活场景,stile是篱笆台阶,瘸狗难以通过,比喻帮助困境中的人。