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
used to refer to something that is almost ready and can be put to use when needed
not functional or in general use anymore
no longer useful or fashionable
(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
complicated activities, rituals, or words that lack any real purpose

胡言乱语, 繁琐无用的仪式
the most important or the greatest part of something

顶峰荣耀, 巅峰之美
a joke, story, or topic of discussion that has become repetitive and uninteresting

老生常谈, 陈词滥调
having reached the desired level of knowledge, understanding, or proficiency in a particular subject, skill, or task
used to describe petroleum or oil due to its immense value and economic significance
