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(as) useful as a chocolate teapot
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completely useless or ineffective for its intended purpose
What is the origin of the idiom "useful as a chocolate teapot" and when to use it?
The idiom "useful as a chocolate teapot" is a humorous phrase that originated from the concept of a teapot made of chocolate, which would quickly melt when exposed to hot liquids. The idiom is used to describe something or someone that is utterly ineffective, futile, or impractical. It emphasizes the complete lack of usefulness or functionality, comparing it to an object that serves no purpose due to its inherent limitations.
Example
The outdated software provided by the company was as useful as a chocolate teapot for completing the project on time.
The broken compass in their survival kit was as useful as a chocolate teapot when they were lost in the wilderness.
The meeting without an agenda or clear objectives was as useful as a chocolate teapot, wasting everyone's time.
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.
The broken compass in their survival kit was as useful as a chocolate teapot when they were lost in the wilderness.
