Descrivere le Qualità - Utilità e Valore

Padroneggia i modi di dire inglesi riguardanti l'utilità e il valore, come 'morto come un dodo' e 'ne vale la candela'.

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better than nothing [Frase]

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 [Frase]

(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) [Frase]

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

Ex: Despite the emergence of new competitors , the company 's brand remains alive and well in the market , attracting loyal customers .

in hand [Frase]

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 [sostantivo]

tesoro

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

Gli archeologi hanno scoperto un tesoro di antichi manufatti nel sito di scavo.

(as|) dead as a dodo [Frase]

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 [Frase]

not functional or in general use anymore

Ex: The company 's outdated business model rendered it as dead as mutton in the modern market .

out of date [Frase]

obsoleto

Ex: The fashion trends from the 90s are now considered out of date and unfashionable .

ad hoc [aggettivo]

ad hoc

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

Il comitato è stato formato ad hoc per affrontare il problema urgente dei reclami dei dipendenti.

worth the candle [Frase]

(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) [Frase]

morto e sepolto

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

up to the mark [Frase]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

Ex: Her performance in the exam was not up to the mark .

rough and ready [Frase]

attivo e pronto a tutto

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

mumbo jumbo [sostantivo]

fandonie

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

Il discorso del politico era pieno di fandonie senza senso, lasciando il pubblico confuso riguardo alla sua reale posizione.

crowning glory [sostantivo]

gioiello della corona

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

La vista mozzafiato dalla cima della montagna è il fiore all'occhiello del sentiero escursionistico, che ricompensa gli sforzi degli escursionisti.

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

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 [Frase]

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

Ex: The company 's refusal to embrace digital marketing has left it behind the times , losing market share to competitors .

old chestnut [sostantivo]

una vecchia storia

Ex: Oh no , not that old chestnut again !

Oh no, non di nuovo quella vecchia storia! Ho sentito quella storia mille volte.

up to speed [Frase]

al corrente

Ex: A new firm not yet up to speed .

black gold [Frase]

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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Simile o Dissimile	Ordine e Pulizia	Cose Vecchie & Nuove	Forma, Colore & Tessitura
Luogo & Posizione	Posizione e posizionamento	Compatibilità e Incompatibilità	Idoneità e Inidoneità
Utilità e Valore	Nature	Veicoli	Descrivere le qualità