Descrevendo Qualidades - Utilidade e Valor

Domine os idiomas ingleses sobre utilidade e valor, como 'morto como um dodô' e 'vale a pena'.

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better than nothing [frase]

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

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like gold dust [frase]

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

Ex: In the real estate market , affordable and well-located properties are like gold dust , often quickly snatched up by buyers .

alive and (well|kicking) [frase]

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

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 [frase]

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

Ex: We have the necessary permits in hand , so construction can begin as scheduled .

treasure trove [substantivo]

tesouro

Ex: The musician 's notebook was a treasure trove of unreleased songs and lyrics , providing a glimpse into their creative process .

O caderno do músico era um tesouro de músicas e letras inéditas, fornecendo um vislumbre de seu processo criativo.

(as|) dead as a dodo [frase]

not as popular or interesting as before

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

(as|) dead as mutton [frase]

not functional or in general use anymore

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

out of date [frase]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The news article contains information that is out of date , as the events it refers to have already taken place .

ad hoc [adjetivo]

ad hoc

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O comitê ad hoc foi incumbido de revisar a proposta e fornecer recomendações.

worth the candle [frase]

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

Ex: The manager decided that the potential benefits of implementing the new workflow system were worth the candle , even though it required significant training and adjustment .

dead and (buried|gone) [frase]

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

Ex: With the rise of digital music streaming , physical CDs are slowly becoming dead and buried as a popular format for music consumption .

up to the mark [frase]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

Ex: The team 's effort was up to the mark , earning praise from the manager .

rough and ready [frase]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

Ex: The company 's marketing campaign was a rough and ready effort , executed on a tight budget but still generating positive results .

mumbo jumbo [substantivo]

jargão incompreensível

Ex: The conspiracy theory was nothing more than a collection of baseless claims and mumbo jumbo , lacking any credible evidence .

A teoria da conspiração não passava de uma coleção de alegações infundadas e jargão, sem qualquer evidência credível.

crowning glory [substantivo]

a joia da coroa

Ex: The grand finale of the performance is the crowning glory of the entire show , leaving the audience in awe .

O grande final da performance é o ponto alto de todo o espetáculo, deixando o público maravilhado.

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

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

Ex: The meeting without an agenda or clear objectives was as useful as a chocolate teapot , wasting everyone 's time .

behind the times [frase]

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

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

old chestnut [substantivo]

um tema batido

Ex: I do n't want to hear your old chestnut theory about aliens causing crop circles .

Não quero ouvir sua velha história sobre alienígenas causando círculos nas plantações. Já foi desmentido inúmeras vezes.

up to speed [frase]

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 [frase]

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

Ex: The oil boom transformed the small town into a prosperous city , with its economy fueled by black gold .

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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