Eigenschaften Beschreiben - Nützlichkeit & Wert

Meistern Sie englische Redewendungen zu Nützlichkeit und Wert, wie 'tot wie ein Dodo' und 'die Kerze wert'.

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better than nothing [Phrase]

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 restaurant was out of my favorite dish , so I settled for a different one — it was better than nothing .

like gold dust [Phrase]

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

Ex: During the holiday season , finding a parking spot in the busy shopping district is like gold dust .

alive and (well|kicking) [Phrase]

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

Ex: Despite the emergence of new competitors , the company 's brand remains alive and well in the market , attracting loyal customers .

in hand [Phrase]

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

Ex: With the ingredients in hand , I can start preparing dinner right away .

treasure trove [Nomen]

Schatz

Ex: The attic was a treasure trove of old photographs , letters , and memorabilia from the past .

Der Dachboden war eine Schatzkammer alter Fotografien, Briefe und Erinnerungsstücke aus der Vergangenheit.

(as|) dead as a dodo [Phrase]

not as popular or interesting as before

Ex: Printed newspapers are gradually becoming as dead as a dodo in the digital age .

(as|) dead as mutton [Phrase]

not functional or in general use anymore

Ex: The company 's outdated business model rendered it as dead as mutton in the modern market .

out of date [Phrase]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The software version you are using is out of date and may have compatibility issues .

ad hoc [Adjektiv]

ad hoc

Ex:

Das ad hoc-Treffen wurde einberufen, um die plötzliche Änderung der Projektanforderungen zu besprechen.

worth the candle [Phrase]

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

Ex: He decided that attending the conference was not worth the candle considering the high travel expenses and limited networking opportunities .

dead and (buried|gone) [Phrase]

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

Ex: The once popular trend of wearing bell-bottom pants is dead and gone , replaced by new fashion styles .

up to the mark [Phrase]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

Ex: The restaurant 's service was up to the mark , but the food needed improvement .

rough and ready [Phrase]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The restaurant 's décor has a rough and ready charm , featuring mismatched furniture and exposed brick walls .

mumbo jumbo [Nomen]

Kauderwelsch

Ex: The contract was filled with legal mumbo jumbo , making it difficult for the average person to understand its terms and conditions .

Der Vertrag war voller juristischer Fachsprache, was es für den Durchschnittsmenschen schwierig machte, seine Bedingungen und Konditionen zu verstehen.

crowning glory [Nomen]

der Kronjuwel

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

Das große Finale der Aufführung ist der Höhepunkt der gesamten Show und lässt das Publikum staunen.

(as|) useful as a chocolate teapot [Phrase]

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

Ex: The outdated software provided by the company was as useful as a chocolate teapot for completing the project on time .

behind the times [Phrase]

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

Ex: The company 's refusal to embrace digital marketing has left it behind the times , losing market share to competitors .

old chestnut [Nomen]

eine alte Leier

Ex: He keeps bringing up that old chestnut about his high school glory days whenever we get together .

Er bringt immer wieder diese alte Leier über seine Ruhmeszeit in der High School auf, wenn wir uns treffen.

up to speed [Phrase]

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

Ex: A new firm not yet up to speed .

black gold [Phrase]

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

Ex: Countries heavily reliant on black gold exports face economic challenges when oil prices fluctuate .

Eigenschaften Beschreiben
Gute Qualität oder Zustand	Schlechte Qualität oder Zustand	Langweilig oder Interessant	Comparison
Ähnlich oder Unähnlich	Ordnung und Sauberkeit	Alte & Neue Dinge	Form, Farbe & Textur
Ort & Position	Standort & Platzierung	Kompatibilität und Inkompatibilität	Eignung und Nichteignung
Nützlichkeit & Wert	Nature	Fahrzeuge	Qualitäten beschreiben