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Popisování Kvalit - Užitečnost a hodnota

Osvojte si anglické idiomy týkající se užitečnosti a hodnoty, jako „dead as a dodo“ a „whoden the candle“.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

used to say that having a particular thing that is considered lesser or lower in quality or worth is more preferable than having nothing at all

Ex: The repair job was n't perfect , but it made my car drivable again , which better than nothing.

(of something valuable and desirable) extremely difficult to get, particularly due to a lot of people desiring it as well

Ex: In the real estate market , affordable and well-located properties like gold dust, often quickly snatched up by buyers .

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

Ex: Traditional craftsmanship alive and well in this small town , with skilled artisans creating handmade products that are in high demand .
in hand
[fráze]

used to refer to something that is almost ready and can be put to use when needed

Ex: We have the necessary in hand, so construction can begin as scheduled .
treasure trove
[Podstatné jméno]

a thing or a set of things considered very dear or valuable to one

poklad, pokladnice

poklad, pokladnice

not as popular or interesting as before

Ex: Traditional landline telephones are dead as a dodo in the era of smartphones .

not functional or in general use anymore

Ex: The decrepit mansion had fallen into disrepair , its grandeur dead as mutton, a relic of a bygone era .
out of date
[fráze]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .
ad hoc
[Přídavné jméno]

done for a specific purpose or situation

ad hoc, účelový

ad hoc, účelový

(of an achievement) completely worth all the effort one puts in or all the trouble one goes through

Ex: The manager decided that the potential benefits of implementing the new workflow system worth the candle, even though it required significant training and adjustment .

(of a thing) cannot happen or exist again in the future, due to being completely finished in the past

Ex: With the rise of digital music streaming , physical CDs are slowly dead and buried as a popular format for music consumption .

used to refer to someone or something that is good enough to meet a certain requirement or expectation

Ex: The team worked tirelessly to ensure that the final product up to the mark, meeting all the client 's specifications .

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The company 's marketing campaign was rough and ready effort , executed on a tight budget but still generating positive results .
mumbo jumbo
[Podstatné jméno]

complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

zmatení, nesmyslné rituály

zmatení, nesmyslné rituály

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .
crowning glory
[Podstatné jméno]

the most important or the greatest part of something

korunovací sláva, nejvyšší úspěch

korunovací sláva, nejvyšší úspěch

Ex: The grand finale of the performance is crowning glory of the entire show , leaving the audience in awe .

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

Ex: The meeting without an agenda or clear objectives as useful as a chocolate teapot, wasting everyone 's time .

(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

Ex: His insistence on using a typewriter instead of a computer highlights how he behind the times in terms of technology .
old chestnut
[Podstatné jméno]

a joke, story, or topic of discussion that has become repetitive and uninteresting

starý vtip, otřepaná historka

starý vtip, otřepaná historka

Ex: I do n't want to hear old chestnut theory about aliens causing crop circles .
up to speed
[fráze]

having reached the desired level of knowledge, understanding, or proficiency in a particular subject, skill, or task

black gold
[fráze]

used to describe petroleum or oil due to its immense value and economic significance

Ex: The oil boom transformed the small town into a prosperous city , with its economy fueled black gold.
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