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Prozkoumejte anglické idiomy týkající se špatné kvality nebo stavu s příklady jako „horší na opotřebení“ a „nevybavitelné“.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

acceptable, but not exceptional

Ex: The company 's financial results for the quarter fair to middling, meeting expectations but not exceeding them .

to fail to fulfill one's expectations

in bad nick
[fráze]

in a very unfavorable or disadvantageous condition

Ex: The athlete 's performance in poor nick during the competition , showing signs of fatigue and lack of preparation .

used to say that a person or thing is not as good as other people say they are

Ex: The highly anticipated movie did n't live up to the hype ; it was n't as exciting as it cracked up to be.

a thing that is less desirable or has a lower quality or price than what was mentioned

Ex: The local diner is the poor man 's gourmet restaurant , offering affordable meals but lacking in culinary finesse .

in a very bad physical condition due to being used for an extended period of time

Ex: The old wooden chair had served its purpose for decades but was worse for wear, with chipped paint and a wobbly frame .

something that is done vey poorly

Ex: The renovation work on the house was dog 's dinner; walls were left unpainted , wires were exposed , and the overall finish was shoddy .

used to suggest someone that a particular course of action or choice is better than what they think, even though it is still bad

used to refer to something that cannot be restored to its original or previous condition

(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out

Ex: Last year , her dress out at the elbows, exhibiting signs of wear with worn patches and loose threads .
at a low ebb
[fráze]

in a depressed, bad, or weakened state

Ex: During the recession , the country 's economy at a low ebb, leading to widespread hardship .
on the blink
[fráze]

used to refer to machinary that is not functioning properly or at all

Ex: The streetlights in the neighborhood have on the blink for days , posing a safety concern .

unable to operate normally for a limited time

(of a machine) to fail to work properly

Ex: The old refrigerator in the kitchen gave up the ghost, leaving the food inside to spoil .
down at heel
[fráze]

looking cheap, worn, or filthy

Ex: After losing his job , he down at heel, unable to afford new clothes .
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