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Menggambarkan Kualitas - Kegunaan dan Nilai

Kuasai idiom bahasa Inggris mengenai kegunaan dan nilai, seperti "dead as a dodo" dan "worth the candle".

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities

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.
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(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.
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(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.
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in hand
[frasa]

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.
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treasure trove
[Kata benda]

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

harta karun, koleksi berharga

harta karun, koleksi berharga

Ex: The musician 's notebook was treasure trove of unreleased songs and lyrics , providing a glimpse into their creative process .
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not as popular or interesting as before

Ex: Traditional landline telephones are dead as a dodo in the era of smartphones .
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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.
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no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that out of date, as the events it refers to have already taken place .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

done for a specific purpose or situation

sementara, khusus

sementara, khusus

Ex: The ad hoc committee was tasked with reviewing the proposal and providing recommendations.
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(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.
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(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.
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used to refer to someone or something that is good enough to meet a certain requirement or expectation

Ex: The team worked tirelessly to ensure that the final product was up to the mark, meeting all the client's specifications.
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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.
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mumbo jumbo
[Kata benda]

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

kalimat berbelit-belit, omong kosong

kalimat berbelit-belit, omong kosong

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims mumbo jumbo, lacking any credible evidence .
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crowning glory
[Kata benda]

the most important or the greatest part of something

mahkota kejayaan, puncak keindahan

mahkota kejayaan, puncak keindahan

Ex: The grand finale of the performance is crowning glory of the entire show , leaving the audience in awe .
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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.
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(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.
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old chestnut
[Kata benda]

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

kunir tua, cerita basi

kunir tua, cerita basi

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