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
Masoumeh-Persian
Kai (1)KIE (German, Swedish, Finnish)Frisian, German, Swedish, Norwegian, Danish, Finnish, Dutch
TwmTUWMWelsh
Mona (1)MO-nə (English)Irish, English
RhettRETEnglish
Iudocus-Ancient Celtic (Latinized)