Come in handy

When something comes in handy, it is useful. It can help you in a particular situation, especially an unplanned/ unexpected situation.

1. A Swiss army knife always comes in handy (if you keep it in your pocket), even if it’s just to carve your name into a tree, peel an orange or to open a box.

2.  Even a paper clip can come in handy to MacGyver, because he can use simple things to get himself out of a predicament: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=09UlB17cgKw

3. Phrasal verbs, idiomatic expressions and slang will come in handy when you want to understand an English native speaker in a conversation or in all types of media.

4. If you’re playing a game of cards, a joker can definitely come in handy. If you’re playing UNO, there are various cards that can come in handy, especially the multicolored ones. If you’re playing Monopoly, a “get out of jail free” card sure comes in handy.



5. A credit or debit card comes in handy when you are not carrying cash on you.

6. A second language will come in handy if you travel… or if you want to find work at a multinational company, you can put it in your résumé.

7. Always keep a roll of Scotch tape at home. It will come in handy sooner or later.

8. If you play the guitar, an extra set of strings will come in handy. It’s just a matter of time…

9. If you live or are traveling in a hot tropical region, mosquito repellent comes in handy.

10. Do you keep things that “normal” people throw away because you think they will come in handy one day?