come in handy

Idioms  

1. Be useful or convenient, as in This check will really come in handy. [Mid-1800s] Also see come in, def. 4.

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come in handy

Physical texts still come in handy for writers browsing for the facts that inspire clues.

From The Wall Street Journal ● Sep. 8, 2026

That’s where Cook’s position as executive chair will come in handy.

From MarketWatch ● Sep. 1, 2026

His management experience will come in handy, as will his close relationship with the Chancellor Rachel Reeves.

From BBC ● May 15, 2026

Those are the types of stocks that could come in handy right now, since so many across the market are running out of steam after seeing major rallies.

From Barron's ● Apr. 10, 2026

“Mmmhmm. They come in handy in his line of work. He probably wants y’all to find the Msaidizi ’cause it tells its own story.

From "The Manifestor Prophecy" by Angie Thomas