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
/ˈhæn.di/
adj 5noun 4name 2
Collocations
15(adj.) useful
VERBS
be
come in
That old toolkit came in handy when we needed to fix the broken shelf last week.
ADV
very | quite
PREP
for
A small notebook is handy for keeping track of your daily shopping list.
(adj.) nearby
VERBS
be
keep sth
It's useful to keep your phone charger handy when you travel frequently.
ADV
very | quite
PREP
for
This apartment is really handy for getting to work since the train station is just five minutes away.
(adj.) good at using sth
VERBS
be
ADV
very | fairly, pretty, quite
PREP
at
My sister is really handy at fixing broken electronics without spending money on repairs.
with
My father is very handy with tools and can fix almost anything around the house.
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