Definition, Meaning & Synonyms
to stand someone in good stead
idiom
/tə stænd ˌsʌmˈwʌn ɪn ɡʊd stɛd/
Definition
To be beneficial or advantageous to someone, especially in a future situation.
Examples
- Learning to code will stand you in good stead when applying for tech jobs.
- Your experience in sales will stand you in good stead in this new marketing role.
- Taking advanced courses in school will stand her in good stead for college admissions.
Meaning
This phrase means that something will prove useful or helpful to a person at a later time, providing them with an advantage or support.
Synonyms
- be beneficial to
- serve well
- be advantageous to
- help
