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Paglalarawan ng Mga Katangian - Kapakinabangan 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

mas mabuti kaysa wala, kahit papaano, meron

mas mabuti kaysa wala, kahit papaano, meron

Ex: I didn't win the grand prize, but receiving a consolation prize is better than nothing. 
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

napakahirap makuha, parang ginto sa hirap hanapin

napakahirap makuha, parang ginto sa hirap hanapin

Ex: Tickets for the concert were like gold dust, selling out within minutes of being released. 
alive and (well|kicking)
alive and well
[Parirala]

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

buhay na buhay pa rin, patok pa rin

buhay na buhay pa rin, patok pa rin

Ex: Despite the challenges faced by the traditional music industry, vinyl records are alive and kicking, experiencing a resurgence in popularity among audiophiles and collectors. 
in hand
in hand
[Parirala]

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

handa nang gamitin, nasa kamay kapag kailangan

handa nang gamitin, nasa kamay kapag kailangan

Ex: The reports are all in hand and ready for the meeting tomorrow. 
treasure trove
treasure trove
[Pangngalan]

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

mahalagang kayamanan, napakahalagang koleksiyon

mahalagang kayamanan, napakahalagang koleksiyon

Ex: The archaeologists uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artifacts at the excavation site. 
(as|) dead as a dodo

not as popular or interesting as before

laos na laos na, hindi na patok

laos na laos na, hindi na patok

Ex: The once booming nightclub is now as dead as a dodo, with only a few patrons showing up on weekends. 
(as|) dead as mutton

not functional or in general use anymore

hindi na ginagamit, luma at wala nang silbi

hindi na ginagamit, luma at wala nang silbi

Ex: After years of neglect, the old factory was now dead as mutton, with broken machinery and empty halls. 
out of date
out of date
[Parirala]

no longer useful or fashionable

luma na, hindi na napapanahon

luma na, hindi na napapanahon

Ex: The fashion trends from the 90s are now considered out of date and unfashionable. 
ad hoc
ad hoc
[pang-uri]

done for a specific purpose or situation

ginawa para sa sitwasyon, pansamantalang ginawa ayon sa kailangan

ginawa para sa sitwasyon, pansamantalang ginawa ayon sa kailangan

Ex: The committee was formed ad hoc to address the urgent issue of employee grievances. 
worth the candle

(of an achievement) completely worth all the effort one puts in or all the trouble one goes through

sulit ang pagod, karapat-dapat sa hirap

sulit ang pagod, karapat-dapat sa hirap

Ex: After analyzing the potential return on investment, they concluded that the new business venture was worth the candle. 
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

tapos na nang tuluyan, hindi na babalik

tapos na nang tuluyan, hindi na babalik

Ex: The controversial proposal was dead and buried after it was overwhelmingly rejected by the board. 
up to the mark
up to the mark
[Parirala]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

pasok sa pamantayan, sapat ang kalidad

pasok sa pamantayan, sapat ang kalidad

Ex: Her performance in the exam was not up to the mark. 
rough and ready
rough and ready
[Parirala]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

simple pero sapat, payak pero puwede na

simple pero sapat, payak pero puwede na

Ex: The carpenter's rough and ready tools may not be the most advanced, but they get the job done. 
mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[Pangngalan]

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

magulong kalokohan, walang saysay na seremonya

magulong kalokohan, walang saysay na seremonya

Ex: The politician's speech was filled with meaningless mumbo jumbo, leaving the audience confused about his actual stance. 
crowning glory
crowning glory
[Pangngalan]

the most important or the greatest part of something

pinakamalaking tampok, pinakamalaking karangalan

pinakamalaking tampok, pinakamalaking karangalan

Ex: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop is the crowning glory of the hiking trail, rewarding the hikers' efforts. 
(as|) useful as a chocolate teapot

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

walang silbi, hindi mapakinabangan

walang silbi, hindi mapakinabangan

Ex: His suggestion to bring a ladder to fix the roof was as useful as a chocolate teapot since the ladder was too short to reach. 
behind the times

(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

luma na, hindi na uso

luma na, hindi na uso

Ex: His choice of music shows that he is behind the times, still listening to artists from decades ago. 
old chestnut
old chestnut
[Pangngalan]

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

gasgas na kuwento, paulit-ulit na paksa

gasgas na kuwento, paulit-ulit na paksa

Ex: Oh no, not that old chestnut again! I've heard that story a thousand times. 
up to speed
up to speed
[Parirala]

meeting performance expectations

nasa tamang antas, umaandar nang maayos

nasa tamang antas, umaandar nang maayos

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

itim na ginto (petrolyo), yaman sa langis

itim na ginto (petrolyo), yaman sa langis

Ex: The discovery of vast oil reserves turned the region into a land of black gold, attracting major investments. 
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