Meaning of come in handy | Babel Free
Equivalents
Español
ser útil
Suomi
tarvita
Français
être utile
Íslenska
koma að gagni
Italiano
fare comodo
Nederlands
van pas komen
Português
vir a calhar
Examples
“Even though he doesn't really know⟳ how to use⟳ them, he keeps the tools around, figuring they might come⟳ in handy someday.”
“This is where what I learned in High School really came in handy.”
“A charismatic personality is not necessary in most managerial situations, but can come⟳ in handy in times of turmoil when workers need⟳ to be inspired and reassured about the need⟳ for significant changes in their values, goals, and group norms.”
“As I mentioned earlier, this is where an understanding of child development comes in handy!”
CEFR level
C1
Advanced
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
This word is part of the CEFR C1 vocabulary — advanced level.
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