hold (someone) in good stead

hold (someone) in good stead

Especially of a talent, ability, or experience, to prove particularly useful or beneficial to someone in the future. Janet is hoping her internship working in IT will hold her in good stead when she looks for a job after college.
See also: good, hold, stead
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
See also:
  • stead
  • stand (one) in good stead
  • stand in good stead
  • stand somebody in good stead
  • stand someone in good stead
  • charm
  • charm (someone) with (something)
  • charm with
  • charming
  • beat out