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Περιγραφή των Ποιότητων - Κακή ποιότητα ή κατάσταση

Εξερευνήστε αγγλικές ιδιωματικές εκφράσεις σχετικές με κακή ποιότητα ή κατάσταση με παραδείγματα όπως 'worse for wear' και 'beyond recall'.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
fair to middling
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acceptable, but not exceptional

Ex: The company 's financial results for the quarter fair to middling, meeting expectations but not exceeding them .
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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.
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in bad nick
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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 .
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cracked up to be
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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.
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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.
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worse for wear
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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 .
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dog's breakfast
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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 .
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somebody could do worse
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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.
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beyond recall
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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.
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(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 .
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at a low ebb
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in a depressed, bad, or weakened state

Ex: During the recession , the country 's economy at a low ebb, leading to widespread hardship .
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on the blink
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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 .
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out of action
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unable to operate normally for a limited time

Ex: Following the power outage, many homes were out of action without electricity for several hours.
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(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 .
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down at heel
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looking cheap, worn, or filthy

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