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Paglalarawan ng Mga Katangian - Mababang Kalidad o Kundisyon

I-explore ang mga English idiom tungkol sa mahinang kalidad o kundisyon na may mga halimbawa tulad ng "worse for wear" at "beyond recall".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

acceptable, but not exceptional

Ex: The company 's financial results for the quarter fair to middling, meeting expectations but not exceeding them .

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.
in bad nick
[Parirala]

in a very unfavorable or disadvantageous condition

Ex: The athlete's performance was in poor nick during the competition, showing signs of fatigue and lack of preparation.

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.

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.
worse for wear
[Parirala]

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 now worse for wear, with chipped paint and a wobbly frame.
dog's breakfast
[Parirala]

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 .

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.
beyond recall
[Parirala]

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.

(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out

Ex: Last year, her dress was out at the elbows, exhibiting signs of wear with worn patches and loose threads.
at a low ebb
[Parirala]

in a depressed, bad, or weakened state

Ex: During the recession , the country 's economy at a low ebb, leading to widespread hardship .
on the blink
[Parirala]

used to refer to machinary that is not functioning properly or at all

Ex: The streetlights in the neighborhood have been on the blink for days, posing a safety concern.
out of action
[Parirala]

unable to operate normally for a limited time

Ex: Following the power outage, many homes were out of action without electricity for several hours.

(of a machine) to fail to work properly

Ex: The old refrigerator in the kitchen finally gave up the ghost, leaving the food inside to spoil.
down at heel
[Parirala]

looking cheap, worn, or filthy

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