come in handy

Meanings

• phrasal verb

  Be useful or beneficial in a particular situation.

  - "A map comes in handy when traveling to an unfamiliar place."
  - "Having a spare tire comes in handy during long road trips."

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Pronunciation

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Rhymes

Words rhyming with come in handy
can't standandy , handy dandy , plan and Sandy

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Variants

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come in handy , come in helpful , come in useful , come in useful/helpful

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Etymology

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The phrase 'come in handy' is believed to have originated from the 16th century. It comes from the idea of an object or skill being useful or beneficial when needed, 'coming in' to 'help' or 'be of use'.

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Trivia

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1. The phrase 'come in handy' is often used in everyday conversation but is also used in legal contexts. For example, in a contract, a clause may state that a particular provision 'comes in handy' in certain situations.

2. The phrase 'come in handy' can also be used metaphorically to describe a person who is helpful or useful in a particular situation.

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Related Concepts

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1. utility: The ability of an object or resource to serve a useful purpose.

2. convenience: The state of being able to proceed with something with ease and without trouble.

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Culture

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The phrase 'come in handy' has been used in various forms of literature and art. For example, in Mark Twain's 'The Adventures of Tom Sawyer', Tom uses the phrase when he tells his friends that the whitewashing they are doing will come in handy when they are caught by Aunt Polly. In music, the phrase is used in the title of a song by the band 'Aerosmith'.

How to Memorize "come in handy"

1. visualize
   

   - Visualize a toolbox filled with various tools. When you encounter the phrase 'come in handy', imagine opening the toolbox and finding the exact tool you need.

2. associate
   

   - Associate the phrase 'come in handy' with the idea of being prepared or having what you need when you need it.

3. mnemonics
   

   - Create a mnemonic by remembering the phrase 'Cats Have Useful Tails', where 'Cats' represents 'Come in', 'Have' represents 'Handy', and 'Tails' represents 'Tools' or 'Things' that are useful.

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