handy for

phrase

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

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The games were largely a punt, but the gear ended up coming in handy for other reasons. — Elisabeth Garber-Paul, Rolling Stone, 29 Oct. 2026 Plus, a hidden phone sleeve inside the kangaroo pocket keeps her essentials handy for errands and coffee runs. — Jeaneen Russell, PEOPLE, 28 Oct. 2026 Be sure to grab a jacket for this morning and have the sunglasses handy for this afternoon. — Michael Autovino, CBS News, 21 Oct. 2026 Having multiple worlds all in one orbit might be handy for interplanetary travel. — Phil Plait, Scientific American, 16 Oct. 2026 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 1 Nov. 2026.

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