to help someone out of a jam, to bail someone out
Jemandem in einer schwierigen, misslichen oder brenzligen Situation zur Hilfe kommen.
To help someone out of a difficult or awkward situation.
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Er war pleite, aber sein Freund konnte ihm aus der Patsche helfen.— He was broke, but his friend was able to help him out of a jam.
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Kannst du mir bitte aus der Patsche helfen?— Can you please help me out of this mess?