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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

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in someone's/something's stead

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 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