idiom - UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum

		UsingEnglish.com ESL Forum > Learning English > Ask a Teacher
idiom

09-May-2006, 06:51

Member

Join Date: Apr 2006

Posts: 171

Home Country: Thailand

Native Language: Thai

Current Location: Thailand

Member Type: Student or Learner

idiom

what does " came in handy" mean?

Her journalistic knowledge came in handy when she was unexpectedly given the job?

09-May-2006, 07:02

VIP Member

Join Date: Sep 2003

Posts: 12,971

Member Type: Other

Re: idiom

The idea is, if it's in your hand its useful. "come in handy" means useful.

Bookmarks

Thread Tools
Show Printable Version Email this Page
Display Modes
Linear Mode Switch to Hybrid Mode Switch to Threaded Mode

Posting Rules
You may not post new threads You may not post replies You may not post attachments You may not edit your posts BB code is On Smilies are On [IMG] code is On HTML code is Off Trackbacks are Off Pingbacks are Off Refbacks are Off Forum Rules

Similar Threads
Thread	Thread Starter	Forum	Replies	Last Post
More depth would improve idiom explanations	Mel Malinowski	UsingEnglish.com Content	6	19-Mar-2006 01:30
Idiom Help required	myem1983	Ask a Teacher	4	10-Feb-2006 10:57
I'm looking for an idiom.	peppy_man	English Idioms and Sayings	1	11-Jan-2006 06:04
Idiom: Raining Frogs	Rob	Ask a Teacher	3	11-Jul-2005 18:06
Idiom	easy learner	Ask a Teacher	1	27-Jun-2005 00:19

All times are GMT. The time now is 21:45.