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. A: "Man, a nail file or a bobby pin would really come in handy right about now." B: "Right, like you could actually pick the lock!"
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come in handy
[for something] to be useful. I think that this gadget will come in handy in the kitchen.
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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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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.Farlex Partner Idioms Dictionary © Farlex 2017