come in useful
come in useful
To be especially helpful, 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 useful! That flashlight comes in useful when I'm trying to find something in my car at night.
See also: come, useful
Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
come in useful
to be useful. Your report has come in useful a number of times.
See also: come, useful
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
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
- come in handy/useful
- handy
- colder than a witch's tit
- colder
- amiss
- not come/go amiss
- colder than the shady side of a banker's heart
- shady
- pass in a crowd