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Opanuj angielskie idiomy dotyczące użyteczności i wartości, takie jak 'martwy jak dodo' i 'wart świecy'.

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English Idioms used to Describe Qualities
better than nothing

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

lepsze to niż nic, zawsze coś

lepsze to niż nic, zawsze coś

Ex: I didn't win the grand prize, but receiving a consolation prize is better than nothing. 
like gold dust

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

na wagę złota, trudny do zdobycia

na wagę złota, trudny do zdobycia

Ex: Tickets for the concert were like gold dust, selling out within minutes of being released. 
alive and (well|kicking)

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

wciąż ma się świetnie, wciąż trzyma się mocno

wciąż ma się świetnie, wciąż trzyma się mocno

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
in hand
[Fraza]

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

gotowy do użycia, pod ręką

gotowy do użycia, pod ręką

Ex: The reports are all in hand and ready for the meeting tomorrow. 
treasure trove
treasure trove
[Rzeczownik]

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

prawdziwa skarbnica, bezcenny zbiór

prawdziwa skarbnica, bezcenny zbiór

Ex: The archaeologists uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artifacts at the excavation site. 
(as|) dead as a dodo

not as popular or interesting as before

kompletnie przebrzmiały, już nikogo nie interesuje

kompletnie przebrzmiały, już nikogo nie interesuje

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

not functional or in general use anymore

już nieużywany, całkowicie przestarzały

już nieużywany, całkowicie przestarzały

Ex: After years of neglect, the old factory was now dead as mutton, with broken machinery and empty halls. 
out of date

no longer useful or fashionable

przestarzały, nieaktualny

przestarzały, nieaktualny

Ex: The fashion trends from the 90s are now considered out of date and unfashionable. 
ad hoc
ad hoc
[przymiotnik]

done for a specific purpose or situation

doraźny, stworzony na daną potrzebę

doraźny, stworzony na daną potrzebę

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

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

być wartym zachodu, opłacać się

być wartym zachodu, opłacać się

Ex: After analyzing the potential return on investment, they concluded that the new business venture was worth the candle. 
dead and (buried|gone)

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

definitywnie zakończony, już bezpowrotnie miniony

definitywnie zakończony, już bezpowrotnie miniony

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

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

na odpowiednim poziomie, wystarczająco dobry

na odpowiednim poziomie, wystarczająco dobry

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

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

prosty, prowizoryczny, ale użyteczny

prosty, prowizoryczny, ale użyteczny

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

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

skomplikowane bzdury, puste rytuały

skomplikowane bzdury, puste rytuały

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

the most important or the greatest part of something

ukoronowanie całości, największa chluba

ukoronowanie całości, największa chluba

Ex: The breathtaking view from the mountaintop is the crowning glory of the hiking trail, rewarding the hikers' efforts. 
(as|) useful as a chocolate teapot

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

zupełnie bezużyteczny, do niczego

zupełnie bezużyteczny, do niczego

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

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

przestarzały, nie na czasie

przestarzały, nie na czasie

Ex: His choice of music shows that he is behind the times, still listening to artists from decades ago. 
old chestnut
old chestnut
[Rzeczownik]

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

oklepana historia, wyświechtany temat

oklepana historia, wyświechtany temat

Ex: Oh no, not that old chestnut again! I've heard that story a thousand times. 
up to speed

meeting performance expectations

na wymaganym poziomie, działa jak należy

na wymaganym poziomie, działa jak należy

Ex: A new firm not yet up to speed. 
black gold
black gold
[Fraza]

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

czarne złoto (ropa), bogactwo naftowe

czarne złoto (ropa), bogactwo naftowe

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