🗓️ Idiom: Reach Out (v)
💬 Meaning
- To contact or communicate with someone, often to offer help, ask for support, or start a conversation.
- It is commonly used in both personal and professional settings when initiating communication.
🧠 Example Sentences
- Don’t hesitate to reach out if you have any questions.
- The company reached out to former clients to rebuild relationships.
- She reached out to her mentor for advice on the new project.
🏛️ Origin
The idiom “reach out” has its roots in the physical action of extending one’s hand or arm towards someone. This gesture has long been associated with offering help, making a connection, or seeking contact. The use of “reach out” became common in the mid-20th century, especially in the context of social work and communication.
📝 Practice Exercises
1. Fill in the blank:
If you need technical help, feel free to __________ to our support team.
Answer
reach out
2. Choose the correct meaning of “reach out”:
A) To physically stretch your arm
B) To contact or try to communicate with someone for help
C) To walk away from a conversation
Answer
B) To contact or try to communicate with someone for help
3. Rewrite the sentence using the idiom:
“She contacted her old colleague to ask for advice.” → Change the sentence using: reach out
Answer
She reached out to her old colleague for advice.
ℹ️ Other Useful Pages
👉 Relationships and Networking Idioms
👉 Business English Idioms List
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