Eigenschappen Beschrijven - Slechte kwaliteit of staat

Verken Engelse uitdrukkingen over slechte kwaliteit of toestand met voorbeelden zoals 'worse for wear' en 'beyond recall'.

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fair to middling [Zinsdeel]

acceptable, but not exceptional

Ex: The movie received fair to middling reviews , with critics expressing mixed opinions about its quality .

to [leave] {sth} to be desired [Zinsdeel]

to fail to fulfill one's expectations

Ex: The quality of the product leaves something to be desired , as it often malfunctions .

in (bad|poor|terrible) nick [Zinsdeel]

in a very unfavorable or disadvantageous condition

Ex: Due to a lack of exercise and a sedentary lifestyle , his fitness level was in terrible nick , leading to various health issues .

cracked up to be [Zinsdeel]

used to say that a person or thing is not as good as other people say they are

Ex: The celebrity 's performance at the concert was lackluster ; it was n't as captivating as it was cracked up to be .

the poor man's {sth} [Zinsdeel]

a thing that is less desirable or has a lower quality or price than what was mentioned

Ex: The discount brand of coffee is the poor man 's version of the high-end specialty coffees available at upscale cafes .

worse for wear [Zinsdeel]

in a very bad physical condition due to being used for an extended period of time

Ex: He returned from the intense workout at the gym , drenched in sweat and worse for wear , feeling utterly exhausted .

dog's (breakfast|dinner) [Zinsdeel]

something that is done vey poorly

Ex: The party preparations were a dog 's breakfast ; decorations were haphazardly placed , and the schedule was poorly planned .

{sb} could do worse [Zin]

used to suggest someone that a particular course of action or choice is better than what they think, even though it is still bad

Ex: When it comes to choosing a career path , you could do worse than pursuing a degree in engineering .

beyond recall [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to something that cannot be restored to its original or previous condition

Ex: The decision to close the factory is beyond recall now , as all the equipment has been dismantled .

out at (the|) elbows [Zinsdeel]

(of a piece of clothing) looking shabby and worn-out

Ex: His favorite pair of jeans became out at elbows after years of regular use , developing holes and signs of distress .

at a low ebb [Zinsdeel]

in a depressed, bad, or weakened state

Ex: The team 's morale was at a low ebb following a series of defeats .

on the blink [Zinsdeel]

used to refer to machinary that is not functioning properly or at all

Ex: The car 's air conditioning is on the blink , making the summer drives quite uncomfortable .

out of action [Zinsdeel]

unable to operate normally for a limited time

Ex: The computer system crashed , leaving the entire office out of action until the IT team resolves the issue .

to [give] up the ghost [Zinsdeel]

(of a machine) to fail to work properly

Ex: After years of reliable service , the washing machine finally gave up the ghost and had to be replaced .

down at heel [Zinsdeel]

looking cheap, worn, or filthy

Ex: The town has become very down at heel .

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