stand in good stead
stand (one) in good stead
Especially of a talent, ability, or experience, to prove particularly useful or beneficial to one in the future. Janet is hoping her internship working in IT will stand her in good stead when she looks for a job after college.
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Farlex Dictionary of Idioms.
stand someone in good stead
[for something] to be of great use and benefit to someone. I know that my large vocabulary will always stand me in good stead at college. Any experience you can get in dealing with the public will stand you in good stead no matter what line of work you go into.
See also: good, stand, stead
McGraw-Hill Dictionary of American Idioms and Phrasal Verbs.
stand in good stead
Be extremely useful, as in That umbrella stood me in good stead on our trip; it rained every day. [c. 1300]
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The American Heritage® Dictionary of Idioms by Christine Ammer.
- stand (one) in good stead
- stand somebody in good stead
- stand someone in good stead
- stead
- hold (someone) in good stead
- everything is coming up roses
- everything's coming up roses
- charm
- charm (someone) with (something)
- charming