come in handy
Related to come in handy: worse for wear, Electricity supply
come in handy
To be especially useful, often in a particular setting or situation. It was a lot colder out than I thought it would be, so your jacket really came in handy! That flashlight comes in handy when I'm trying to find something in my car at night.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
come in handy
[for something] to be useful. I think that this gadget will come in handy in the kitchen.
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McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
come in handy
Be useful or convenient, as in This check will really come in handy. [Mid-1800s] Also see come in, def. 4.
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
ˌcome in ˈhandy/ˈuseful
(informal) be useful when needed: The money my aunt gave me will come in handy to pay for my music lessons.See also: come, handy, useful
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
- come in handy/useful
- handy
- come in useful
- pay dirt
- nugget
- nugget of information
- colder than a witch's tit
- colder
- colder than the shady side of a banker's heart
- shady