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Опис Якостей - Корисність і Цінність

Опануйте англійські ідіоми, пов'язані з корисністю та цінністю, такі як 'мертвий, як додо' і 'вартий свічок'.

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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

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

(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. 
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alive and (well|kicking)
alive and well
[фраза]

(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. 
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in hand
in hand
[фраза]

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. 
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treasure trove
treasure trove
[іменник]

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

скарбниця, золота жила

скарбниця, золота жила

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

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. 
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(as|) dead as mutton

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. 
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out of date
out of date
[фраза]

no longer useful or fashionable

Ex: The fashion trends from the 90s are now considered out of date and unfashionable.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

done for a specific purpose or situation

спеціальний, специфічний

спеціальний, специфічний

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

(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. 
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dead and (buried|gone)
dead and buried
[фраза]

(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. 
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up to the mark
up to the mark
[фраза]

good enough to meet a certain requirement or standard

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

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. 
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mumbo jumbo
mumbo jumbo
[іменник]

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

тарабарщина, безглуздість

тарабарщина, безглуздість

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

the most important or the greatest part of something

перлина корони, вінець слави

перлина корони, вінець слави

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

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. 
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behind the times
behind the times
[фраза]

(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. 
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old chestnut
old chestnut
[іменник]

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

стара шутка, заяложена історія

стара шутка, заяложена історія

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

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. 
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black gold
black gold
[фраза]

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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