Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
come-in-handy
idiom
/kʌm ɪn ˈhændi/
Definition
to be useful or convenient in a particular situation
Examples
- Having a flashlight can come-in-handy during a power outage.
- This toolkit will come-in-handy when I start fixing my bike.
- Her experience in marketing will certainly come-in-handy for our project.
Meaning
The phrase ‘come-in-handy’ refers to something that is available to help when needed or proves to be of benefit in a certain circumstance.
Synonyms
- be useful
- be convenient
- be helpful
