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handy for

idiom

British
: near to
My flat is handy for the underground.

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The Portside Adirondack chair comes in handy for evenings by your firepit or morning coffee on your porch. Jamie Weissman, Better Homes & Gardens, 22 Nov. 2025 One of the OGs to step up was Citizen, the first to introduce timekeeping that automatically synchronizes to the wearer’s timezone (handy for frequent travelers). Barry Samaha, Glamour, 12 Nov. 2025 There is, however, one exception that can come in handy for travelers nervous that the ongoing stoppage will ruin their plans. Liz Knueven, CNBC, 7 Nov. 2025 Cloud gaming options are handy for quick sessions, and the ports keep consoles and PC connected with zero hassle. PC Magazine, 4 Nov. 2025 See All Example Sentences for handy for

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“Handy for.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/handy%20for. Accessed 30 Nov. 2025.

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