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
Putra-Indonesian
Abd Allah‘ahb-DAH:L-lah, ‘ahb-DOOL-lahArabic
Karmela-Croatian
Chifuniro-Southern African, Chewa
Victorine-French
Alexandria[ælig'za:ndriə]