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Tagumpay - Kalamangan

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English idioms related to Success
to [make] {sth} worth {one's} [while|time]

to make sure that something benefits one instead of just wasting one's time

gawing sulit, hindi masayang ang oras

gawing sulit, hindi masayang ang oras

Ex: If you want me to work late, make it worth my while. 

Kung gusto mong mag-overtime ako, siguraduhin mong sulit ito.

to [do] {sb} (the|a) world of good

to make effort to make someone feel happier or healthier

makabuti nang malaki, makatulong nang husto

makabuti nang malaki, makatulong nang husto

Ex: A short holiday would do her a world of good. 

Malaki ang maitutulong sa kanya ng maikling bakasyon.

[friend] (at|in) court
friend at court
[Parirala]

an acquaintance of one with great power or influence that can advance one's interests

maimpluwensiyang kakilala, malakas na koneksyon

maimpluwensiyang kakilala, malakas na koneksyon

Ex: He got the contract because he had a friend at court. 

Nakuha niya ang kontrata dahil may maimpluwensiyang kakilala siya.

friends in high places

one's acquaintances who possess great influence and are willing to help one get out of trouble or achieve what one desires

maimpluwensiyang kakilala, malalakas na koneksyon

maimpluwensiyang kakilala, malalakas na koneksyon

Ex: He avoided trouble because he had friends in high places. 

Nakakaiwas siya sa gulo dahil may maimpluwensiyang kakilala siya.

a bird in the hand

something tangible and certain that one possesses, emphasizing the importance of appreciating and valuing it rather than seeking something else

siguradong nasa kamay, tiyak na meron ka

siguradong nasa kamay, tiyak na meron ka

Ex: Take the job offer; a bird in the hand is better than a risky promise. 

Tanggapin mo ang job offer; mas mabuti ang siguradong nasa kamay kaysa sa mapanganib na pangako.

to [have] {sth} going (on|) for {sb/sth}

to possess positive qualities or advantages that increase the likelihood of success or achievement in a particular area or situation

may maipagmamalaki, may kalamangan

may maipagmamalaki, may kalamangan

Ex: She has experience going for her in the competition. 

May karanasan siyang maipagmamalaki sa kompetisyon.

to [ride] (a|the) wave of {sth}

to enjoy or benefit from a period of sudden success that something has brought

sumakay sa alon ng tagumpay, samantalahin ang tagumpay

sumakay sa alon ng tagumpay, samantalahin ang tagumpay

Ex: The band rode the wave of its first hit song. 

Sumakay ang banda sa alon ng tagumpay ng unang hit song nila.

to [be] better off

to find oneself in a better condition or situation

mas mabuti ang kalagayan, mas makabubuti

mas mabuti ang kalagayan, mas makabubuti

Ex: You'll be better off with a smaller apartment. 

Mas mabuti ang kalagayan mo sa mas maliit na apartment.

to [do] {sb/sth} (any|some|) good

to benefit one or improve one's situation in a variety of ways

makabuti, makatulong

makabuti, makatulong

Ex: A little rest will do you good. 

Makabubuti sa iyo ang kaunting pahinga.

to [be] sitting pretty

to be in an advantageous or favorable position, particularly financially

nasa magandang kalagayan, maginhawa ang lagay

nasa magandang kalagayan, maginhawa ang lagay

Ex: After selling the company, he was sitting pretty. 

Pagkatapos ibenta ang kumpanya, nasa magandang kalagayan siya.

to [put] {sth} to work

to use something, such as one's skills, possessions, etc.

Ex: John is putting his new camera to work by taking photos of his travels and sharing them on social media. 
ace in the hole
ace in the hole
[Parirala]

a hidden advantage or strong backup that can help one succeed

Ex: She's keeping all the details of their unscrupulous business practices as an ace in the hole should they ever try to fire her. 
on a silver platter

with little or no effort required

Ex: He had the promotion handed to him on a silver platter. 
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