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Prozkoumejte anglická idiomy týkající se špatné kvality nebo stavu s příklady jako 'worse for wear' a 'beyond recall'.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
fair to middling

acceptable, but not exceptional

Ex: The company's financial results for the quarter were fair to middling, meeting expectations but not exceeding them.
to [leave] {sth} to be desired

to fail to fulfill one's expectations

Ex: His performance in the interview left much to be desired, and he didn't get the job.
in (bad|poor|terrible) nick
in bad nick
[fráze]

in a very unfavorable or disadvantageous condition

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

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

Ex: The highly anticipated movie didn't live up to the hype; it wasn't as exciting as it was cracked up to be.
the poor man's {sth}

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

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

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 now worse for wear, with chipped paint and a wobbly frame.
dog's (breakfast|dinner)

something that is done vey poorly

Ex: The renovation work on the house was a dog's dinner; walls were left unpainted, wires were exposed, and the overall finish was shoddy.
{sb} could do worse

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

Ex: In terms of finding a mentor, you could do worse than seeking guidance from someone with extensive experience in your field.
beyond recall

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

Ex: After the contract was signed, the terms became beyond recall, and any changes would require mutual consent.
out at (the|) elbows

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

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

in a depressed, bad, or weakened state

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

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

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

unable to operate normally for a limited time

Ex: Following the power outage, many homes were out of action without electricity for several hours.
to [give] up the ghost

(of a machine) to fail to work properly

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

looking cheap, worn, or filthy

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