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Popisování Kvalit - Užitečnost a Hodnota

Ovládněte anglické idiomy týkající se užitečnosti a hodnoty, jako je 'mrtvý jako dodo' a 'stojí za svíčku'.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
better than nothing

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

lepší než nic, aspoň něco

lepší než nic, aspoň něco

Ex: I didn't win the grand prize, but receiving a consolation prize is better than nothing. 
like gold dust

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

vzácný jako šafrán, těžko k sehnání

vzácný jako šafrán, těžko k sehnání

Ex: Tickets for the concert were like gold dust, selling out within minutes of being released. 
alive and (well|kicking)

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

stále se mu daří, je pořád v kurzu

stále se mu daří, je pořád v kurzu

Ex: Despite the challenges faced by the traditional music industry, vinyl records are alive and kicking, experiencing a resurgence in popularity among audiophiles and collectors. 
in hand
in hand
[fráze]

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

připravený k použití, po ruce

připravený k použití, po ruce

Ex: The reports are all in hand and ready for the meeting tomorrow. 
treasure trove
treasure trove
[Podstatné jméno]

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

pokladnice, cenná sbírka

pokladnice, cenná sbírka

Ex: The archaeologists uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artifacts at the excavation site. 
(as|) dead as a dodo

not as popular or interesting as before

dávno pasé, už nikoho nezajímá

dávno pasé, už nikoho nezajímá

Ex: The once booming nightclub is now as dead as a dodo, with only a few patrons showing up on weekends. 
(as|) dead as mutton

not functional or in general use anymore

už se nepoužívá, mimo provoz

už se nepoužívá, mimo provoz

Ex: After years of neglect, the old factory was now dead as mutton, with broken machinery and empty halls. 
out of date
out of date
[fráze]

no longer useful or fashionable

zastaralý, už nepoužitelný

zastaralý, už nepoužitelný

Ex: The fashion trends from the 90s are now considered out of date and unfashionable. 
ad hoc
ad hoc
[Přídavné jméno]

done for a specific purpose or situation

narychlo ušitý na míru, účelově vytvořený

narychlo ušitý na míru, účelově vytvořený

Ex: The committee was formed ad hoc to address the urgent issue of employee grievances. 
worth the candle

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

stát za námahu, vyplatit se

stát za námahu, vyplatit se

Ex: After analyzing the potential return on investment, they concluded that the new business venture was worth the candle. 
dead and (buried|gone)

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

definitivně minulostí, nadobro pryč

definitivně minulostí, nadobro pryč

Ex: The controversial proposal was dead and buried after it was overwhelmingly rejected by the board. 
up to the mark

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

na požadované úrovni, dostatečně dobrý

na požadované úrovni, dostatečně dobrý

Ex: Her performance in the exam was not up to the mark. 
rough and ready

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

jednoduchý, provizorní, ale použitelný

jednoduchý, provizorní, ale použitelný

Ex: The carpenter's rough and ready tools may not be the most advanced, but they get the job done. 
mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[Podstatné jméno]

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

složité nesmysly, prázdné řeči a rituály

složité nesmysly, prázdné řeči a rituály

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with meaningless mumbo jumbo, leaving the audience confused about his actual stance. 
crowning glory
crowning glory
[Podstatné jméno]

the most important or the greatest part of something

koruna všeho, největší chlouba

koruna všeho, největší chlouba

Ex: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop is the crowning glory of the hiking trail, rewarding the hikers' efforts. 
(as|) useful as a chocolate teapot

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

úplně k ničemu, naprosto nepoužitelný

úplně k ničemu, naprosto nepoužitelný

Ex: His suggestion to bring a ladder to fix the roof was as useful as a chocolate teapot since the ladder was too short to reach. 
behind the times

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

zastaralý, mimo dobu

zastaralý, mimo dobu

Ex: His choice of music shows that he is behind the times, still listening to artists from decades ago. 
old chestnut
old chestnut
[Podstatné jméno]

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

otřepaná historka, omílané téma

otřepaná historka, omílané téma

Ex: Oh no, not that old chestnut again! I've heard that story a thousand times. 
up to speed
up to speed
[fráze]

meeting performance expectations

na požadované úrovni, v plném výkonu

na požadované úrovni, v plném výkonu

Ex: A new firm not yet up to speed. 
black gold
black gold
[fráze]

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

černé zlato (ropa), ropné bohatství

černé zlato (ropa), ropné bohatství

Ex: The discovery of vast oil reserves turned the region into a land of black gold, attracting major investments. 
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