hold (someone) in good stead



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hold (someone) in good stead

Especially of a talent, ability, or experience, to prove particularly useful or beneficial to someone in the future. Janet is hoping her internship working in IT will hold her in good stead when she looks for a job after college.
See also: good, hold, stead

Common Names:

NameGenderPronouncedUsage
TaniaTAHN-yə (English), TAN-yə (English), TAH-nyah (Italian)English, Italian
OskarAWS-kahr (German, Polish)Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, German, Polish
Fillin-Irish
Giorginajor-JEE-nahItalian
Arbuthnot[a:'bʌθnət]
Bittor-Basque