come in handy
To prove to be useful or helpful.
Even though he doesn't really know how to use them, he keeps the tools around, figuring they might come in handy someday.
handy
UK /ˈhæn.di/ US /ˈhæn.di/
adj 5noun 4name 2
Definitions
adj
1
Easy to use, useful.
Some people regard duct tape as a handy fix-all.
2
Nearby, within reach.
You wouldn’t have a screwdriver handy, would you?
I keep a first-aid kit handy in case of emergency.
3
Dexterous, skilful. (of a person)
She's very handy: she made all her own kitchen cupboards.
4
Physically violent; tending to use one's fists.
We had a sergeant who was a bit handy with the rougher elements. He dealt with them a little bit differently to what I do.
The Sloanes said he had nothing on them, that he threatened them, made up a lot of lies. Tried to attack them, got a bit handy.
5
Of a freight ship: having a small cargo capacity (less than 40,000 DWT); belonging to the handysize class.
noun
1
The hand.
Clap, clap handies Mammie's wee, wee ain.
noun
1
A handgun.
Look left and right, when I cross these roads, I don’t wanna get fright We got handies and shotties, which one should you decide?
2
A hand job.
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