Eigenschappen Beschrijven - Nuttigheid & Waarde

Beheers Engelse uitdrukkingen over nut en waarde, zoals 'dood als een dodo' en 'de kaars waard'.

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better than nothing [Zinsdeel]

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: Although the salary offer was lower than expected , I accepted it because it was better than nothing in a tough job market .

like gold dust [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: In the job market , qualified candidates with specialized skills are like gold dust for employers .

alive and (well|kicking) [Zinsdeel]

(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 .

in hand [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The project is nearing its completion , and we have all the necessary resources in hand to wrap it up .

treasure trove [zelfstandig naamwoord]

schat

Ex: The library 's special collection is a treasure trove of rare books and manuscripts .

De speciale collectie van de bibliotheek is een schatkamer van zeldzame boeken en manuscripten.

(as|) dead as a dodo [Zinsdeel]

not as popular or interesting as before

Ex: Vinyl records , while still cherished by some , are considered as dead as a dodo in the mainstream music industry .

(as|) dead as mutton [Zinsdeel]

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 .

out of date [Zinsdeel]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The textbook used in the course is out of date and does not cover the latest research and developments .

ad hoc [bijvoeglijk naamwoord]

ad hoc

Ex:

Het ad hoc team werd samengesteld om de noodhulp bij de natuurramp te behandelen.

worth the candle [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The team debated whether the additional effort required to implement the new software feature was worth the candle in terms of its impact on user experience .

dead and (buried|gone) [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: After losing the election , his political career was considered dead and buried .

up to the mark [Zinsdeel]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

Ex: The restaurant 's service was up to the mark , but the food needed improvement .

rough and ready [Zinsdeel]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The team 's rough and ready approach to problem-solving often yields creative and efficient solutions .

mumbo jumbo [zelfstandig naamwoord]

onzin

Ex: The self-help book promised profound insights , but it was filled with pseudoscientific mumbo jumbo instead .

Het zelfhulpboek beloofde diepgaande inzichten, maar het was in plaats daarvan gevuld met pseudowetenschappelijke mumbo jumbo.

crowning glory [zelfstandig naamwoord]

de kroonjuweel

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

Het adembenemende uitzicht vanaf de bergtop is het hoogtepunt van het wandelpad, dat de inspanningen van de wandelaars beloont.

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

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

Ex: Offering him advice on repairing cars is as useful as a chocolate teapot since he knows nothing about automobiles .

behind the times [Zinsdeel]

(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 .

old chestnut [zelfstandig naamwoord]

een oude grap

Ex: The politician 's promises to lower taxes are just another old chestnut we 've heard in every election .

De beloften van de politicus om belastingen te verlagen zijn gewoon weer een afgezaagd verhaal dat we bij elke verkiezing horen.

up to speed [Zinsdeel]

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 [Zinsdeel]

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

Ex: The oil baron amassed a fortune from the black gold extracted from his extensive drilling operations .

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