stand in good stead

stand someone in good stead

if an experience, a skill, or a qualification will stand you in good stead, it will be useful in the future. She hoped that being editor of the school magazine would stand her in good stead for a career in journalism later on.

See also: good, stand, stead

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stand someone in good stead

to be useful or helpful in the future. His recommendation will stand you in good stead when you apply for a job.

See also: good, stand, stead