English Dictionary

come in handy

動詞

慣用表現 くだけた表現

(idiomatic, informal) To prove to be useful or helpful.

日本語の意味

役に立つ / 使い勝手が良い / 便利である

Bring a small multi-tool; it could come in handy during the hike.

小さなマルチツールを持っていくと、ハイキングのときに重宝するかもしれません。

意味（1）

(idiomatic, informal) To prove to be useful or helpful.

Even though he doesn't really know how to use them, he keeps the tools around, figuring they might come in handy someday.

comes in handy （ present singular third-person ）

coming in handy （ participle present ）

came in handy （ past ）

come in handy （ participle past ）