I will help you, always.

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Is there a similar statement in English:

at your service

I want say I will help you, always.
 

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Why are you saying this, and who are you saying it to? Context matters!
 

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I'm just trying to say it in English.

Something has the same meaning as I will stand by you.
 

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Informally you'll hear 'I'll always have your back' or "I'll always be by your side". The latter is used more in romantic contexts.
 

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You can count on me.

We all need somebody to count on, as the old song says.
 
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Your OP asks for something similar to "I'm at your service". That's a tricky one.
 

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"At your service" is not it. A waiter or a butler is at your service.
 

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Well I just wanted to know if Odessa knows the difference.
 

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Would you say this:

I'm behind you all the way.
 

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It doesn't mean 'at your service', but it's similar to the other options offered meaning 'I support you'.
 

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Yes. That is pretty common sense n AmE.
 
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