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.
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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
See also:
  • 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