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> If you use Icicles (with Emacs 22 or later), then you can complete any key
> sequence, including Control-<whatever>. Each completion candidate shows you the
> rest of the key sequence and the associated command.
>
> Unlike C-h (after, e.g., C-x):
>
> 1. It works for all key prefixes (all key sequences) - including menus. C-h does
> not work for many prefixes (e.g. C-s).
>
> 2. Finishing completion runs the command - it doesn't just show you help.

sounds exactly like what i am looking for. thanks!