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Definition 2024


come_in_handy

come in handy

English

Verb

come in handy

  1. (idiomatic, informal) To be useful or helpful, especially at some time in the future.
    Even though he doesn't really know how to use them, he keeps the tools around, figuring they might come in handy someday.

Translations

  1. Come in handy in prison context