Stand (one) in good stead In english explanation

The meaning, explanation, definition and origin of the idiom/phrase "stand (one) in good stead", English Idiom Dictionary ( also found in Vietnamese )

author Julia Huong calendar 2021-12-25 09:12

Meaning of Stand (one) in good stead

Synonyms:

hold (someone) in good stead

Stand (one) in good stead Verb + object/complement

To be extremely useful and beneficial to someone.

My anorak has stood me in good stead this winter.

Learning Chinese will stand her in good stead when she goes to work in the export department

Speaking English fluently stands you in good stead when you are sent to Australia on business.

Other phrases about:

throw straws against the wind

To attempt to do something but produce no result or effect

no good to gundy

No value, use, or purpose

be (of) no use to man or beast

Not be useful or suitable to anyone or anything

plow the sands

To undertake something that appears to be useless
 

do wonders (for somebody/something)

To benefit or positively influence someone/something.
 

Grammar and Usage of Stand (one) in good stead

Verb Forms

  • to stand (one) in good stead
  • stands (one) in good stead
  • standing (one) in good stead
  • stood (one) in good stead

The verb "stand" should be conjugated according to its tense.

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