help·ing 
/ˈhɛlpɪŋ/ noun
plural help·ings /ˈhɛlpɪŋ/ noun [count] : an amount of food that is put on a plate at one time : a portion of food : serving
▪ He had two helpings of carrots. ▪ Can I give you a second helping? — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He needed a generous helping of self-confidence to ask for a raise.
▪ He had two helpings of carrots. ▪ Can I give you a second helping? — sometimes used figuratively ▪ He needed a generous helping of self-confidence to ask for a raise.
