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better than nothing [φράση]

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

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like gold dust [φράση]

(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 are like gold dust , often quickly snatched up by buyers .

alive and (well|kicking) [φράση]

(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 [φράση]

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

Ex: We have the necessary permits in hand , so construction can begin as scheduled .

treasure trove [ουσιαστικό]

θησαυρός

Ex: The musician 's notebook was a treasure trove of unreleased songs and lyrics , providing a glimpse into their creative process .

Το σημειωματάριο του μουσικού ήταν ένα θησαυροφυλάκιο από ακυκλοφόρητα τραγούδια και στίχους, προσφέροντας μια ματιά στη δημιουργική τους διαδικασία.

(as|) dead as a dodo [φράση]

not as popular or interesting as before

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

(as|) dead as mutton [φράση]

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Ex: The company 's outdated business model rendered it as dead as mutton in the modern market .

out of date [φράση]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that is out of date , as the events it refers to have already taken place .

ad hoc [επίθετο]

ειδικός

Ex:

Η επιτροπή ad hoc είχε ανατεθεί να εξετάσει την πρόταση και να παρέχει συστάσεις.

worth the candle [φράση]

(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 were worth the candle , even though it required significant training and adjustment .

dead and (buried|gone) [φράση]

(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 becoming dead and buried as a popular format for music consumption .

up to the mark [φράση]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

Ex: This report is up to the mark and ready for submission .

rough and ready [φράση]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

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

mumbo jumbo [ουσιαστικό]

ασυναρτησίες

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo , lacking any credible evidence .

Η θεωρία συνωμοσίας δεν ήταν τίποτα περισσότερο από μια συλλογή αβάσιμων ισχυρισμών και ανοησιών, χωρίς καμία αξιόπιστη απόδειξη.

crowning glory [ουσιαστικό]

το διαμάντι του στέμματος

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

Το grand finale της παράστασης είναι η κορυφή της δόξας ολόκληρης της παράστασης, αφήνοντας το κοινό σε δέος.

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

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

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

behind the times [φράση]

(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 [ουσιαστικό]

παλιό αστείο

Ex: I do n't want to hear your old chestnut theory about aliens causing crop circles .

Δεν θέλω να ακούσω την παλιά σας ιστορία για τους εξωγήινους που προκαλούν τους κύκλους σοδειάς. Έχει διαψευστεί αμέτρητες φορές.

up to speed [φράση]

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 [φράση]

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 by black gold .

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