make yourself useful
US /meɪk jərˈsɛlf ˈjuːsfəl/
UK /meɪk jərˈsɛlf ˈjuːsfəl/
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做点有用的事, 帮上忙
to do something helpful or productive
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Instead of just standing there, why don't you make yourself useful and help with the dishes?
与其站在那里，不如做点有用的事，帮我洗碗吧？
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The manager told the new intern to make himself useful by organizing the files.
经理告诉新实习生通过整理文件来做点有用的事。