Descrevendo Qualidades - Coisas Velhas & Novas

Explore expressões idiomáticas em inglês sobre coisas antigas ou novas com exemplos como "old hat" e "cutting edge".

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old shoe [frase]

something or someone that is familiar, comfortable, and easy to be around

Ex: The teacher had been in the profession for decades and had a reputation for being an old shoe , always reliable and supportive .

cutting edge [substantivo]

ponta de lança

Ex:

A startup ganhou reconhecimento por sua abordagem de ponta em energia sustentável, revolucionando o setor de energia renovável.

all singing, all dancing [frase]

(of a piece of equipment) very advanced in design

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(last|final) word [frase]

something that is considered the most fashionable or advanced in comparison with others of the same type

Ex: The critically acclaimed restaurant 's tasting menu is the last word in culinary innovation , showcasing a unique blend of flavors and techniques .

the shape of things to come [frase]

a short glance of what one is likely to experience or what might happen in the future

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a breath of fresh air [frase]

someone or something that presents a refreshing change compared to what existed before

Ex: The introduction of flexible work hours was a breath of fresh air for the employees , allowing them to achieve a better work-life balance .

to [fall] to pieces [frase]

to age gradually, leading to a state of poor or declining condition

Ex: The antique furniture , without proper care , had fallen to pieces , with loose joints and chipped surfaces .

in mint condition [frase]

(of objects) in a perfect or unharmed condition

Ex: The sports memorabilia , signed by the athlete and stored in a sealed case , was in mint condition , preserving its value and authenticity .

old hat [frase]

used to describe something that has been used many times or has existed for an extended period of time and is no longer new

Ex: She thought her idea for a smartphone app was groundbreaking , but by the time she developed it , it was already old hat .

to [gather|collect] dust [frase]

to be ignored or left unused for a very long time

Ex: The abandoned project had great potential but ultimately collected dust as other priorities took precedence .

bricks and clicks [frase]

a business that has both real physical stores and also sells products or services online through a website or app

Ex: The department store 's adoption of a bricks and clicks model resulted in increased sales and customer satisfaction , as shoppers could browse products online and visit the store for a hands-on experience before making a purchase .

hot off the press [frase]

(of a paper, particularly a newspaper) recently printed

Ex: The morning edition of the newspaper , hot off the press , was delivered to doorsteps across the city , ensuring readers were up to date with the latest news .

to [go|fall] out of (fashion|style) [frase]

to become outdated and no longer liked or supported

Ex: The use of formal language and expressions has fallen out of style in modern literature , where more casual and colloquial language is preferred .

Descrevendo Qualidades
Boa qualidade ou condição	Qualidade ou condição ruim	Chato ou Interessante	Comparison
Semelhante ou Dissemelhante	Ordem e Limpeza	Coisas Velhas & Novas	Forma, Cor & Textura
Lugar & Posição	Localização e colocação	Compatibilidade e Incompatibilidade	Adequação e Inadequação
Utilidade e Valor	Nature	Veículos	Descrevendo qualidades