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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better than nothing [Parirala]

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:

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) [Parirala]

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

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 [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 [Pangngalan]

kayamanan

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 [Parirala]

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 [Parirala]

not functional or in general use anymore

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

out of date [Parirala]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Ex: The news article contains information that is out of date , as the events it refers to have already taken place .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

espesyal

Ex:

Ang komite na ad hoc ay inatasan na suriin ang panukala at magbigay ng mga rekomendasyon.

worth the candle [Parirala]

(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) [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 [Parirala]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

Ex: His essay was up to the mark , but it lacked originality .

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 [Pangngalan]

walang kwentang salita

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 [Pangngalan]

ang korona ng kaluwalhatian

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 [Parirala]

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 [Parirala]

(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

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

old chestnut [Pangngalan]

lumang biro

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

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 [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 [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 .

Paglalarawan ng Mga Katangian
Magandang kalidad o kondisyon	Mahinang kalidad o kondisyon	Nakakabagot o Kawili-wili	Comparison
Katulad o Hindi Katulad	Kaayusan at Kalinisan	Lumang at Bagong Mga Bagay	Hugis, Kulay at Tekstura
Lugar & Posisyon	Lokasyon at Paglalagay	Pagkakatugma at Kawalan ng Pagkakatugma	Angkop at Hindi Angkop
Kagamitan at Halaga	Nature	Mga Sasakyan	Paglalarawan ng mga katangian