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Opisywanie Cech - Przydatność i wartość

Opanuj angielskie idiomy dotyczące użyteczności i wartości, takie jak „martwy jak dodo” i „warty świeczki”.

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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

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

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

in hand
[Fraza]

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

treasure trove
[Rzeczownik]

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

skarb, zbiór skarbów

skarb, zbiór skarbów

not as popular or interesting as before

Ex: Traditional landline telephones are dead as a dodo in the era of smartphones .

not functional or in general use anymore

no longer useful or fashionable

ad hoc
[przymiotnik]

done for a specific purpose or situation

ad hoc, doraźny

ad hoc, doraźny

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

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

used to refer to someone or something that is good enough to meet a certain requirement or expectation

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

mumbo jumbo
[Rzeczownik]

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

bzdury, nonsens

bzdury, nonsens

crowning glory
[Rzeczownik]

the most important or the greatest part of something

ukoronowanie, największa chluba

ukoronowanie, największa chluba

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

(of a thing) outdated or no longer relevant to current trends or technology

old chestnut
[Rzeczownik]

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

stara anegdota, stara historia

stara anegdota, stara historia

having reached the desired level of knowledge, understanding, or proficiency in a particular subject, skill, or task

black gold
[Fraza]

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

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