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Behärska engelska idiomer om användbarhet och värde, som 'död som en dodo' och 'värd ljuset'.

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better than nothing [Fras]

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: I did n't win the grand prize , but receiving a consolation prize is better than nothing .

like gold dust [Fras]

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

Ex: Tickets for the concert were like gold dust , selling out within minutes of being released .

alive and (well|kicking) [Fras]

(of something) still successful, prosperous, or popular

Ex: The neighborhood bookstore , despite the rise of online retailers , is alive and kicking , offering personalized recommendations and hosting book signings that draw in book lovers from the community .

in hand [Fras]

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

Ex: The reports are all in hand and ready for the meeting tomorrow.

treasure trove [Substantiv]

skatt

Ex: The archaeologists uncovered a treasure trove of ancient artifacts at the excavation site .

Arkeologerna avtäckte en skattkammare av antika artefakter vid utgrävningsplatsen.

(as|) dead as a dodo [Fras]

not as popular or interesting as before

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 [Fras]

not functional or in general use anymore

Ex: The once-popular gadget is now dead as mutton , overshadowed by newer , more advanced technology .

out of date [Fras]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The fashion trends from the 90s are now considered out of date and unfashionable .

ad hoc [adjektiv]

ad hoc

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

Kommittén bildades ad hoc för att ta itu med den brådskande frågan om anställdas klagomål.

worth the candle [Fras]

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

Ex: After analyzing the potential return on investment , they concluded that the new business venture was worth the candle .

dead and (buried|gone) [Fras]

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

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

up to the mark [Fras]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

Ex: The repairs were up to the mark , ensuring the machine worked properly .

rough and ready [Fras]

simple but good enough to fulfill a particular need or purpose

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

mumbo jumbo [Substantiv]

svammel

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

Politikerns tal var fyllt av meningslöst svammel, vilket lämnade publiken förvirrad om hans faktiska ståndpunkt.

crowning glory [Substantiv]

kronjuvelen

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

Den häpnadsväckande utsikten från bergstoppen är höjdpunkten av vandringsleden, som belönar vandrarnas ansträngningar.

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

completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose

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 [Fras]

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

Ex: The old television set with limited channels and no internet connectivity is behind the times in the era of smart TVs .

old chestnut [Substantiv]

en gammal skröna

Ex: Oh no , not that old chestnut again !

Åh nej, inte den gamla historien igen! Jag har hört den historien tusen gånger.

up to speed [Fras]

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 [Fras]

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

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

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