A boy scout knife will stand you in good stead when you do not have other tools.
Julia knew how to typewrite, and that stood her in good stead when she looked for a job.
Словарь американских идиом. — СПб., Изд-во "Лань". Оригинал: A.Маккей, М.Т.Боткер, Дж.И.Гейтс. 1997.
stand in good stead — If something will stand you in good stead, it will probably be advantageous in the future … The small dictionary of idiomes
stand in good stead — ► stand in good stead be advantageous to (someone) over time or in the future. Main Entry: ↑stead … English terms dictionary
stand in good stead — stand (someone) in good stead if an experience, a skill, or a qualification will stand you in good stead, it will be useful in the future. She hoped that being editor of the school magazine would stand her in good stead for a career in journalism … New idioms dictionary
stand in good stead — If something will stand you in good stead, it will probably be advantageous in the future. (Dorking School Dictionary) *** To say that a skill, an ability or previous experience will stand you in good stead means that it will be… … English Idioms & idiomatic expressions
stand in good stead — be a great advantage to someone It will stand you in good stead with the company if you do the extra work … Idioms and examples
stand in good stead — idi to prove useful to: Her recommendation will stand you in good stead[/ex] … From formal English to slang
Stand in good stead — If something will stand you in good stead, it will probably be advantageous in the future … Dictionary of English idioms
stand someone/something in good stead — see ↑stead • • • Main Entry: ↑stand stand someone/something in good stead formal : to be useful or helpful to someone or something His language skills will stand him in good stead when he is traveling. • • • Main Entry: ↑stead … Useful english dictionary
stand someone in good stead — stand/put/hold/someone in good stead phrase to be useful or helpful to someone It’s a useful experience which will stand you in good stead later in life. Thesaurus: to help someonesynonym Main entry … Useful english dictionary
stand someone in good stead — stand (someone) in good stead if an experience, a skill, or a qualification will stand you in good stead, it will be useful in the future. She hoped that being editor of the school magazine would stand her in good stead for a career in journalism … New idioms dictionary
