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handy for

idiom

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

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Cloud gaming options are handy for quick sessions, and the ports keep consoles and PC connected with zero hassle. PC Magazine, 1 Dec. 2025 Pacific Gear Rolling Duffel Rolling duffels, like this one from Pacific Gear, are handy for overpackers who like some extra wiggle room in their luggage. Anne Taylor, Travel + Leisure, 1 Dec. 2025 The bot has proved handy for cheating on homework, writing boring work emails, researching, and coding. Charlie Warzel, The Atlantic, 30 Nov. 2025 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 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 9 Dec. 2025.

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