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Krimen, Tunggalian at Batas - Military-Derived Expressions

Here you will find military-derived expressions that have entered everyday conversation.

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collateral damage
[Pangngalan]

unintended negative consequence or harm resulting from an action

pinsalang collateral, hindi sinasadyang negatibong resulta

pinsalang collateral, hindi sinasadyang negatibong resulta

Ex: The merger went smoothly , but some departments faced collateral damage.Maayos ang naging pagsasanib, ngunit ang ilang mga departamento ay nakaranas ng **collateral damage**.
recon
[Pangngalan]

a preliminary investigation or survey to gather information

pagsisiyasat, paggalugad

pagsisiyasat, paggalugad

Ex: They completed recon to find the best location for the operation.Nakumpleto nila ang **pagsisiyasat** upang mahanap ang pinakamahusay na lokasyon para sa operasyon.

used to indicate that a task or set of tasks has been successfully completed

Ex: The team submitted the project ahead of schedule.Mission accomplished.

to reveal unexpected and shocking news or information that has a strong impact on those who receive it

Ex: The leaked documents from the government dropped a bombshell on the political landscape, leading to investigations and public outrage.

to be strongly criticized or blamed

Ex: Anyone in charge might take the flak when things go wrong.
on one's radar
[Parirala]

used to refer to someone or something that has captured one's attention or is within one's awareness or consideration

Ex: Climate change has been on the government’s radar since the recent environmental report.
off the radar
[Parirala]

forgotten, unnoticed, or no longer being tracked

Ex: His name has been off the radar in politics for years.

fully prepared and ready to act

Ex: They were locked and loaded for the busy holiday season.

to start to deal with an inevitable challenge or difficulty

Ex: He had to bite the bullet and admit his mistake, even though it was embarrassing.
front line
[Pangngalan]

the center of action or the most critical position in a struggle or activity

unang linya, linya ng harapan

unang linya, linya ng harapan

Ex: Volunteers are on the front line of disaster relief efforts.Ang mga **boluntaryo** ay nasa **harap na linya** ng mga pagsisikap sa relief sa kalamidad.
Cinderella liberty
[Pangngalan]

a period of leave or pass that ends at midnight

pahintulot hatinggabi, pahintulot Cinderella

pahintulot hatinggabi, pahintulot Cinderella

Ex: The commander granted Cinderella liberty for the weekend.Ipinagkaloob ng komander kay Cinderella ang **pahintulot hanggang hatinggabi** para sa katapusan ng linggo.
blowback
[Pangngalan]

smoke exhaled from a pipe, joint, or cigarette into another person's mouth

bumalik na usok, hiningang pabalik

bumalik na usok, hiningang pabalik

Ex: He laughed after coughing during a blowback.Tumawa siya pagkatapos umubo sa panahon ng **pagsabog pabalik**.

to watch someone's back or give them support

Ex: He trusted his team because they had his six.
to read off
[Pandiwa]

to deliver a sharp verbal reprimand

mahigpit na pagsabihan, mahigpit na pagalitan

mahigpit na pagsabihan, mahigpit na pagalitan

Ex: They read off the soldier for not following orders.**Pinagalitan** nila ang sundalo dahil hindi sumunod sa mga utos.
on the double
[Parirala]

in a rapid or immediate manner, typically used to indicate urgent action

Ex: Everyone responded on the double to the call for help.
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