Collocations for "handy"
Common phrases and expressions where native English speakers use the word "handy" in context.
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handy
ⓘMost examples are given in US English. We have labeled exceptions as UK.adj
- (this) could [prove, be] handy
- might come in handy (when)
- it might come in handy to [know, use, have, keep]
- might be handy in [case, the event] of
- came in handy when
- comes in handy for
- keep it handy
- was [quite, really] handy
- a handy guide to
- handy [advice, information, phone numbers, contacts]
- here's a handy tip [to, for]
- a handy little [gadget, tip, chart]
- a handy [gadget, program, tool]
- handy and [easy to use, powerful, useful]
- is really handy with [electrical devices, tools, computers, a gun]
'handy' also found in these entries (note: many are not synonyms or translations):