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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

Ex: I couldn't find the exact book I needed at the library, but I borrowed a related book instead because it was better than having no reference material at all.
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like gold dust
like gold dust
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(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.
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alive and (well|kicking)
alive and well
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(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

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

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

θησαυρός, χρυσωρυχείο

θησαυρός, χρυσωρυχείο

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.
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(as|) dead as a dodo

not as popular or interesting as before

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

not functional or in general use anymore

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out of date
out of date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

done for a specific purpose or situation

ειδικός, συγκεκριμένος

ειδικός, συγκεκριμένος

Ex: The ad hoc committee was tasked with reviewing the proposal and providing recommendations.Η επιτροπή **ad hoc** είχε ανατεθεί να εξετάσει την πρόταση και να παρέχει συστάσεις.
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worth the candle
worth the candle
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(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.
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dead and (buried|gone)
dead and buried
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(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.
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up to the mark
up to the mark
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good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

Ex: The repairs were up to the mark, ensuring the machine worked properly.
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rough and ready
rough and ready
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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.
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mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[ουσιαστικό]

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

ασυναρτησίες, ανοησίες

ασυναρτησίες, ανοησίες

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.
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crowning glory
crowning glory
[ουσιαστικό]

the most important or the greatest part of something

το διαμάντι του στέμματος, το σημαντικότερο μέρος

το διαμάντι του στέμματος, το σημαντικότερο μέρος

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.
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(as|) useful as a chocolate teapot

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.
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behind the times
behind the times
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(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 is behind the times in terms of technology.
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old chestnut
old chestnut
[ουσιαστικό]

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

παλιό αστείο, κουρασμένη ιστορία

παλιό αστείο, κουρασμένη ιστορία

Ex: I do n't want to hear your old chestnut theory about aliens causing crop circles . It 's been debunked countless times .Δεν θέλω να ακούσω την παλιά σας **ιστορία** για τους εξωγήινους που προκαλούν τους κύκλους σοδειάς. Έχει διαψευστεί αμέτρητες φορές.
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up to speed
up to speed
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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.
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black gold
black gold
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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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