Today I read a pretty good book named Taking sides published by McGraw Hill, however, on the page 87 I read the 4th question which said A welfare hand up can make the recipient dependent but can also help him or her to become independent. What factors make the difference ? Here I am a little confused that if the writer should use handout here instead of hand up ? Did he make a mistake ? thanks
To give someone a hand up. = to give someone something that will help them move from a lower position in life to a higher position.
To give someone a hand-out. = to give them money for whatever purpose they wish to use it.
To give someone a hand up. = to give someone something that will help them move from a lower position in life to a higher position.
To give someone a hand-out. = to give them money for whatever purpose they wish to use it.