put to good use

Meaning

1. put sth to good use

   to be able to use sth for a purpose, and get an advantage from doing so

   She'll be able to put her languages to good use in her new job.

In the movies · 8

• As you can see, General, your money was put to good use.Far Cry2008
• I guess Dr. Schauffhaussen's money was put to good use, huh?The Hustle2019
• I'm going to take this mood of mine and put it to good use.Hannah Montana: The Movie2009
• I put the stars to good use.The Little Prince2015
• I'm sure today we'll find a way to put your blessings to good use.Encanto2021
• Unlike you, I prefer to put my money to good use.Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018
• He decided to put his information to good use and make a little money out of it.Clue1985
• - I know you'll put it to good use. - I already have.Batman Begins2005

Learn it in full scenes

• Encanto2021
  • Abuela Tells Mirabel the Miracle Story
  • Mirabel Introduces the Madrigals
  • Mirabel Told to Step Aside
• Can You Ever Forgive Me?2018
  • Lee Meets Jack Hock
  • Lee Asks to Be Paid in Cash
  • Lee Tells Jack Her Secret
• Clue1985
  • Mrs. Peacock Breaks the Ice
  • Guests Arrive at the Mansion
  • Wadsworth Reveals the Blackmail

From the same entry

• I, you, could use
• use your head
• use up
• be no use
• be of use
• come into out of, use
• have its uses
• have no use for
• have no use for
• it's no use
• make use of