Handy – expression

Use of “handy”  – idiomatic expression

In our series of vocabulary expressions from body parts – two more with HAND

Handy (adj)

Meaning – (1) helpful, useful; (2) close, near, convenient; (3) skillful

1.  I always find a dictionary handy when I’m writing a report.

   A handy expression to use is “Could you speak more slowly, please?”

2.  My house is handy for the shops, they’re only 5 minutes walk away.

   Her mother lives next-door, which is handy for helping with the children.

3.  Roger is very handy around the house, he can fix everything.

   Mary is handy with a sewing machine, she makes all her children’s clothes.

See also “come in handy”

More English expressions and vocabulary with HAND , hands-on