English · Idiom Candidate

come in handy

Proposed by a contributor, not yet supported by evidence.

Meaning · English

Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.

Where it’s used: Used Widespread English

Keep these scissors nearby, they might come in handy.Cứ để kéo ở gần đi, sau này sẽ cần dùng đến.

Tatoeba sentence #13880985 (CC BY 2.0 FR, tatoeba.org, retrieved 2026-07-31)

Sources & notes

Listed in Wiktionary’s “English idioms” category (retrieved 2026-07-29); definition pending editorial review.

Common questions

What does “come in handy” mean?

Recognized English idiom; full definition pending editorial review.

Is “come in handy” formal or informal?

No register label has been reviewed yet — treat it as neutral and check the usage notes above.

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