handy for

phrase

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

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While squash is a summer staple, all the Southern home cooks know that making multiple trays of this go-to recipe will come in handy for potlucks all throughout the year. Krissy Tiglias, Southern Living, 15 Sep. 2026 The drop-protection phone case was engineered to offer up to 16ft drop protection, which can come in handy for outdoor phone protection, where the risk of accidental drops is higher. New Atlas, 14 Sep. 2026 These zipper clips from Zelin come in remarkably handy for locking the zippers together on your day bag or luggage, a strategy that Steves recommends while out and about in order to make your bag more difficult for would-be thieves to access. Sophie Dodd, Travel + Leisure, 13 Sep. 2026 Complete your routine with Performance Whitening Toothpaste or keep a whitening pen handy for easy touch-ups on the go. ABC News, 5 Sep. 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 21 Sep. 2026.

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