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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

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stand somebody 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

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in somebody's/something's stead (slightly formal)

in the place of someone or something else We gave Mr. Neil a power of attorney to deal with the landlord in our stead while we were out of the country.

stand somebody in good stead (slightly formal) also hold somebody 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