put to good use

Idioms and Phrases

Employ to the best advantage, as in I'm sure this dictionary will be put to good use .

Example Sentences

Let’s assume there’s a slot for James Austin Johnson as former President Donald J. Trump— Johnson played the role sparingly this season, but his well-honed impersonation was put to good use in sketches like the January cold open where Trump roasted his Republican rivals right out of the nomination race.

From New York Times

That year, he bought his first sawmill to put to good use the trees he was taking down as an arborist.

From Seattle Times

Speaking to the BBC in a new podcast, Joan Lawrence revealed a plan to put up her daughter's house for sale, with the hope it could be put to good use.

From BBC

However agonizingly long the wait for the court’s decision, the time was put to good use.

From New York Times

That time has been put to good use on individual training drills.

From BBC

Related Words

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