Décrire les Qualités - Utilité et Valeur

Maîtrisez les idiomes anglais concernant l'utilité et la valeur, comme 'mort comme un dodo' et 'valoir la chandelle'.

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better than nothing [Phrase]

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 did n't win the grand prize , but receiving a consolation prize is better than nothing .

like gold dust [Phrase]

(of something valuable and desirable) extremely difficult to get, particularly due to a lot of people desiring it as well

Ex: Tickets for the concert were like gold dust , selling out within minutes of being released .

alive and (well|kicking) [Phrase]

bien vivant

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 [Phrase]

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

Ex: The reports are all in hand and ready for the meeting tomorrow.

treasure trove [nom]

trésor

Ex: The archaeologists uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artifacts at the excavation site .

Les archéologues ont découvert un trésor d'artefacts anciens sur le site de fouilles.

(as|) dead as a dodo [Phrase]

not as popular or interesting as before

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 [Phrase]

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out of date [Phrase]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The fashion trends from the 90s are now considered out of date and unfashionable .

ad hoc [Adjectif]

ponctuel

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

Le comité a été formé ad hoc pour résoudre le problème urgent des griefs des employés.

worth the candle [Phrase]

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

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

dead and (buried|gone) [Phrase]

(of a thing) cannot happen or exist again in the future, due to being completely finished in the past

Ex: The controversial proposal was dead and buried after it was overwhelmingly rejected by the board .

up to the mark [Phrase]

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 [Phrase]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

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

mumbo jumbo [nom]

charabia

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

Le discours du politicien était rempli de charabia sans signification, laissant le public confus quant à sa position réelle.

crowning glory [nom]

le joyau de la couronne

Ex: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop is the crowning glory of the hiking trail , rewarding the hikers ' efforts .

La vue à couper le souffle depuis le sommet de la montagne est le joyau ultime du sentier de randonnée, récompensant les efforts des randonneurs.

(as|) useful as a chocolate teapot [Phrase]

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

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 [Phrase]

(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 [nom]

une vieille rengaine

Ex: Oh no , not that old chestnut again !

Oh non, pas encore cette vieille rengaine ! J'ai entendu cette histoire mille fois.

up to speed [Phrase]

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 [Phrase]

used to describe petroleum or oil due to its immense value and economic significance

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

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Similaire ou Dissimilaire	Ordre et Propreté	Vieilles & Nouvelles Choses	Forme, Couleur & Texture
Lieu & Position	Emplacement et positionnement	Compatibilité et Incompatibilité	Adéquation et Inadéquation
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