Collocations for handy - adj.
1. useful
VERBS
be | come in
I advise you to buy one - it may come in handy one day.
I advise you to buy one - it may come in handy one day.
ADV.
very | quite
PREP.
for
The arrangement was handy for both of us.
The arrangement was handy for both of us.
2. nearby
VERBS
be | keep sth
Always keep a cloth handy to wipe up any mess.
Always keep a cloth handy to wipe up any mess.
ADV.
very | quite
PREP.
for
The house was near Drury Lane, very handy for the theatre.
The house was near Drury Lane, very handy for the theatre.
3. good at using sth
VERBS
be
ADV.
very | fairly, pretty, quite
PREP.
at
‘I''m pretty handy at giving out advice,’ claimed Mark.
‘I''m pretty handy at giving out advice,’ claimed Mark.
with
Lucy is quite handy with a drill!
Lucy is quite handy with a drill!