get a hand for something—
1. receive applause or praise for smth.:
- Lisa Knott gets a hand for driving all the way down from Santa Barbara to compete.
2. become skilful at dealing with smth.:
- Try to get “a hand” for that machine, and test out its pros and cons.
get a hand with something—receive assistance with smth.:
- Mary would really like to get a hand with that. It’s too much for one person.