come in handy

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come in handy
An intransitive verb is one that does not require a direct object (e.g., The man sneezed.).
intransitive verb
1.
An idiom is a phrase with a meaning different from the literal meaning of the separate words that make it up (e.g., break a leg).
(idiom)
(general)
a. ser útil
Don't throw away the box. It might come in handy later.No tires la caja. Podría ser útil más tarde.
b. servir
This old flashlight will come in handy if the power goes out.Si se va la luz, esta vieja linterna nos va a servir.
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