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Paglalarawan ng Mga Katangian - Kagamitan at Halaga

Masterin ang mga English idioms tungkol sa pagiging kapaki-pakinabang at halaga, tulad ng 'patay na parang dodo' at 'sulit ang kandila'.

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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.
like gold dust
like gold dust
[Parirala]

(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)
alive and well
[Parirala]

(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.
in hand
in hand
[Parirala]

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
treasure trove
[Pangngalan]

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

kayamanan, minahan ng ginto

kayamanan, minahan ng ginto

Ex: The musician 's notebook was a treasure trove of unreleased songs and lyrics , providing a glimpse into their creative process .Ang notebook ng musikero ay isang **kayamanan** ng mga hindi pa nailalabas na kanta at lyrics, na nagbibigay ng sulyap sa kanilang malikhaing proseso.
(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.
(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.
out of date
out of date
[Parirala]

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Ex: The news article contains information that is out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place.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
ad hoc
[pang-uri]

done for a specific purpose or situation

espesyal, partikular

espesyal, partikular

Ex: The ad hoc committee was tasked with reviewing the proposal and providing recommendations.Ang komite na **ad hoc** ay inatasan na suriin ang panukala at magbigay ng mga rekomendasyon.
worth the candle

(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)
dead and buried
[Parirala]

(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
up to the mark
[Parirala]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

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

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
mumbo jumbo
[Pangngalan]

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

walang kwentang salita, kalokohan

walang kwentang salita, kalokohan

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .Ang teorya ng pagsasabwatan ay walang iba kundi isang koleksyon ng walang batayang mga pag-angkin at **mumbo jumbo**, na walang anumang kapani-paniwalang ebidensya.
crowning glory
crowning glory
[Pangngalan]

the most important or the greatest part of something

ang korona ng kaluwalhatian, pinakamahalagang bahagi

ang korona ng kaluwalhatian, pinakamahalagang bahagi

Ex: The grand finale of the performance is the crowning glory of the entire show , leaving the audience in awe .Ang grand finale ng performance ay ang **pinakamataas na karangalan** ng buong palabas, na nag-iiwan sa madla sa paghanga.
(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.
behind the times

(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.
old chestnut
old chestnut
[Pangngalan]

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

lumang biro, nakakasawang kwento

lumang biro, nakakasawang kwento

Ex: I do n't want to hear your old chestnut theory about aliens causing crop circles . It 's been debunked countless times .Ayokong marinig ang iyong lumang **kuwento** tungkol sa mga alien na sanhi ng crop circles. Ito'y napatunayang mali ng maraming beses.
up to speed
up to speed
[Parirala]

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
black gold
[Parirala]

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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