Pagkatao - Hindi kanais-nais na mga katangian

Tuklasin kung paano nauugnay ang mga idyoma sa Ingles tulad ng "piece of work" at "cold fish" sa mga hindi kanais-nais na katangian sa Ingles.

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(as|) cross as two sticks [Parirala]

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: After the argument , she was cross as two sticks and did n't speak to him for days .

penny wise and pound foolish [Parirala]

used to describe someone who is extra careful about spending little amounts of money but has no problem with spending large amounts

Ex: He always buys the cheapest tools, but then they break quickly. He's penny wise and pound foolish.

rotten egg [Pangngalan]

bulok na itlog

Ex: Be careful around him ; he 's a rotten egg , always starting arguments and causing conflicts .

Mag-ingat ka sa kanya; siya ay isang bulok na itlog, laging nagsisimula ng away at nagdudulot ng gulo.

cold fish [Pangngalan]

malamig na isda

Ex: He rarely smiles , making him seem like a cold fish .

Bihira siyang ngumiti, na nagpapakita siyang isang malamig na isda.

piece of work [Parirala]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unpleasant and overall a difficult person to deal with

Ex: Dealing with that client was a nightmare. He's a difficult piece of work.

(as|) cold as (any|) stone [Parirala]

used to refer to someone who is extremely unsympathetic and does not express strong emotions

Ex: Mary is talking about her struggles , but her husband sits there , cold as stone , showing no sympathy .

dog in the manger [Parirala]

someone who selfishly prevents others from using or enjoying something that they themselves have no use for

Ex: The new employee doesn't like the project but won't let anyone else take over. He's acting like a dog in the manger.

off {one's} rocker [Parirala]

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: He has been acting off his rocker ever since the accident .

(as|) nutty as a fruitcake [Parirala]

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: After staying up for days working on his novel, John started seeing imaginary characters. He's been as nutty as a fruitcake lately.

loose cannon [Pangngalan]

isang hindi mahuhulaang elemento

Ex: Do n't rely on him for critical tasks ; he 's proven to be a loose cannon with his unreliable actions .

Huwag umasa sa kanya para sa mga kritikal na gawain; napatunayan na siya ay isang hindi mapagkakatiwalaang tao sa kanyang mga hindi maaasahang aksyon.

all {one's} geese [are] swans [Pangungusap]

used to refer to someone who always thinks or talks in a way that is exaggerated and not based on reality

Ex: He thinks he's the best singer in the world, but he can't carry a tune. All his geese are swans.

(as|) (cunning|sly) as a fox [Parirala]

used to refer to someone who tends to achieve things in a clever way, particularly by deceiving other people

Ex: Be careful when dealing with him ; he 's as cunning as a fox and can trick you into making a bad deal .

(as|) slippery as (an eel|a snake) [Parirala]

used to refer to a deceitful and untrustworthy person who cannot be easily caught or exposed

Ex: Do n't trust him ; he 's as slippery as a snake , always finding ways to avoid taking any real responsibility for his actions .

(as|) (phony|queer|counterfeit) as a three-dollar bill [Parirala]

not true, real, or genuine

Ex: The politician 's promises sound as phony as a three-dollar bill , and people are becoming increasingly skeptical of their sincerity .

bats in the belfry [Parirala]

an unconventional or unique behavior that is often considered crazy, risky, or confusing

Ex: I think he has bats in the belfry , as he believes in conspiracy theories and behaves oddly .

(as|) mad as a (hatter|March hare) [Parirala]

used to refer to someone who is in a very chaotic state of mind and is behaving very abnormally

Ex: Ever since he lost his job , he 's been acting mad as a hatter , talking to imaginary friends and making nonsensical decisions .

to [blow] hot and cold [Parirala]

to change one's opinions about something often and quickly, sometimes being enthusiastic and other times indifferent or negative

Ex: Their relationship blew hot and cold for months before they finally broke up .

the nature of the beast [Parirala]

the inherent characteristics or qualities of a particular situation, person, or thing, often referring to traits that are difficult to change or control

Ex: If you 're starting a new job , remember that challenges are the nature of the beast ; stay focused and learn from them .

holier than the Pope [Parirala]

so extreme and strict in one's adherence to a set of rules, norms, behaviors, etc. that it exeeds what is considered usual

Ex: Do n't listen to her ; she acts holier than the Pope , yet she is not as charitable as she claims to be .

bad egg [Pangngalan]

masamang itlog

Ex: Be cautious around him ; he 's known to be a bad egg who will not hesitate to betray your trust .

Mag-ingat sa kanya; kilala siya bilang isang masamang itlog na hindi mag-aatubiling pagtaksilan ang iyong tiwala.

out of {one's} mind [Parirala]

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: If he keeps making risky decisions , people might consider him out of his mind , but sometimes taking risks pays off .

waste of skin [Parirala]

a person who is considered to be completely worthless or useless and is viewed as a burden or waste of space

Ex: Do n't bother with that guy ; he 's lazy and unreliable , a complete waste of skin .

(as|) quick as a dog can lick a dish [Parirala]

used to refer to the act of doing something as fast as one can

Ex: She finished the puzzle as quick as a dog can lick a dish , surprising her friends with her speed .

behind the times [Parirala]

(of a person) not keeping up with current trends, ideas, or advancements

Ex: She ’s behind the times , always talking about things that were popular 20 years ago .

Pagkatao
Hindi kanais-nais na mga katangian	Hindi kaakit-akit na mga katangian	Pretentious	Talkative
Unintelligent	Sanay & Matalino	Malakas at Tiwala	Honest
Nice	Masigla at masigla	Mapagmataas & Mayabang	Walang katuturan o Kahiya-hiya