come in handy
To prove to be useful or helpful.
Meaning adapted from Wiktionary, available under CC BY-SA 4.0.
“Keep that map, it might come in handy later.”
“I learned how to fix a leaky pipe last year, and that skill really came in handy when my sink broke yesterday.”
“Although he initially dismissed the old manual as outdated, he soon realized the technical diagrams would come in handy during the complex repair process.”
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appetite comes with eating
Starting an activity increases one's desire to continue it.
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as they come
As it is possible to be.
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blow to kingdom come
To totally destroy (something); to annihilate or wipe out (something).
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burn that bridge when one comes to it
To anticipate dealing with a problem or situation either by acting in a manner that alienates or cuts ties with others, or merely with the expectation of encountering trouble.
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Christmas come early
Something very delightful or fortunate that is happening or has happened, especially earlier than expected.
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come a cropper
To suffer some accident or misfortune; to fail.
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come a long way
To make significant progress.
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come again
A polite formula used when one has not heard or understood what has been said, or to indicate surprise.
Last updated August 10, 2026