not go amiss

not go amiss

To be helpful and appreciated. An extra pair of hands in the kitchen would not go amiss, you know.
See also: amiss, go, not
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.

not come/go aˈmiss

(British English) be useful or pleasant in a particular situation: A little luck wouldn’t go amiss right now!
See also: amiss, come, go, not
Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary
See also:
  • not come amiss
  • not come/go amiss
  • amiss
  • certainly
  • certainly not
  • fret not
  • Fret not!
  • aint
  • ain't
  • not by any means
References in classic literature
Every instant she expected to see the impending spear of Leather-Stocking darting into the thronging hosts that were rushing beneath her, where it would seem that a blow could not go amiss; and where, as her father had already said, the prize that would be obtained was worthy any epicure.
Pioneers
It would seem that an apology from the Bishop to the residents of Telford regarding her comments would not go amiss.
Bishop owes us an apology
Root confirms the veteran opener is not the type to lap up the fuss, but reasons it will be entirely appropriate on an occasion such as this - and a 33rd Test century to match his age would not go amiss either for a batsman who began his "fabulous career" with a hundred on debut in 2006.
Root wants England star to end with a century
WITHOUT appearing to reiterate, nevertheless I feel a brief update would not go amiss. I refer to a previous letter which featured in the Birmingham Mail on September 1, 2017, concerning the plight of the Wood Lane house martins.
House martins are doing well! Get in touch - tell us what you think Email: letters@birminghammail.co.uk Twitter: @birminghammail Facebook: facebook.com/birminghammail Post: Birmingham Mail, 60 Church Street, Birmingham B3 2DJ
'An apology from Mr President to the African continent and a retraction of the said vulgar statement will not go amiss.
Shithole comment: Put your house in order aAU tell African leaders
A little training would not go amiss if councillors are unable to read plans.
Taste should not be a factor in decisions; Letters
This being the case, a substantial reduction in council tax would not go amiss.
Area looking like a 'slum'
Perhaps a little advertising would not go amiss as there may be many people in Huddersfield and district who are unaware of its existence.
A great way to learn; FEEDBACK
Wayne Rooney is struggling for his best form and a bit of competition would not go amiss for the frontman role - like a marquee signing.
A PAL FOR ROO
Wayne Rooney may be struggling for his best form, but I reckon a bit of competition would not go amiss - like a marquee signing.
Take Zlat to United and fire up Roo
There is a fare charged on the tram, but entry to the museum is free, although a donation to keep the museum running would not go amiss.
Transport of delights deserves a mention
But a little sympathy from the schedulers would not go amiss.
Unforgiving county cricket schedule is making fast bowlers extinct; You rarely see an out-and-out fast bowlers playing county cricket these days. The schedule is to blame
"Please take your litter home" signs or signs with stronger wording would not go amiss.
Chance missed to clear litter-hit road; LETTERS
A weekly visit and walkabout by Liam Byrne, Hodge Hill MP, would not go amiss. At least he could witness the mess all us citizens of East Birmingham have to suffer.
I see the fly-tippers but no politicians; LETTERS&
Something a bit more respectful would not go amiss.
Guys, it's not ok