put (something) to (good) use

idiom

: to use (something) in an effective way

I'm looking forward to putting my new skills to use.

Thanks for the donation. We'll put it to good use.

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There are action sequences, including a harrowing escape of agents stationed in Ukraine, and Martian’s fight skills are eventually put to good use. —

David Fear, Rolling Stone, 30 Dec. 2024 Meanwhile, his distinctive voice has been put to use in the likes of Monsters Inc. (2001) and Charlotte’s Web (2006). —

Danny Horn, EW.com, 29 Dec. 2024 While many cookbooks sit on shelves after a page or two of recipes are put to use, cookbook club members now have an easy way to taste an entire book. —

Andrew Zucker, Glamour, 26 Dec. 2024 The jokes were silly and specific, and Short was put to good use as a rigid, high-standard Delta Lounge bouncer. —

Rima Parikh, Vulture, 22 Dec. 2024 See all Example Sentences for put (something) to (good) use

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