be useful, serve / be valid, be usable (e.g. a coupon at a cash register)

empty grain husk; unripe fruit

empty grain husk / unripe fruit

毛舌: black hairy tongue

毛氈: felt

Said when reflecting on something remarkable.

(colloquial) jeez!, used to express frustration against the addressee; compare use of English already

already / already the time to do so. shortly, soon. / (chiefly in the negative) any more / Used in exasperation: compare English already / more, further

husks and bran

dead / one who is preoccupied with money, power, etc.