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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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English idioms related to Personality

used to refer to an extremely angry or impatient person

Ex: I don't know why he's acting like that.

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

Ex: She's penny wise and pound foolish, trying to save money on groceries but spending extravagantly on designer clothes.
rotten egg
[Pangngalan]

a person who has a tendency to behave badly and cause trouble for others

bulok na itlog, itim na tupa

bulok na itlog, itim na tupa

Ex: They decided to exclude him from the team because of his reputation as a rotten egg, known for creating divisions among teammates .Nagpasya silang ibukod siya sa koponan dahil sa kanyang reputasyon bilang isang **bulok na itlog**, kilala sa paglikha ng mga paghihiwalay sa mga kasama sa koponan.
cold fish
[Pangngalan]

someone who does not express emotions and is considered unfriendly

malamig na isda, taong hindi nagpapakita ng emosyon

malamig na isda, taong hindi nagpapakita ng emosyon

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: She 's piece of work - incredibly talented and driven .

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

Ex: When he heard the tragic news , his face cold as stone, and he did n't utter a word for hours .

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

Ex: When I asked to borrow his camera , he acted like dog in the manger, refusing to lend it to me or anyone else .

in a state affected with madness or insanity

Ex: Yesterday, she was completely off her rocker, yelling at random strangers on the street.

(of a person) crazy or exhibiting odd behavior

Ex: My aunt always wears mismatched clothes and speaks to her plants.
loose cannon
[Pangngalan]

a person who has lost their sanity, often momentarily

isang hindi mahuhulaang elemento, isang taong hindi makokontrol

isang hindi mahuhulaang elemento, isang taong hindi makokontrol

Ex: We need to be cautious around Tom ; he 's a loose cannon and could jeopardize the entire project with his impulsive decisions .Kailangan nating maging maingat sa paligid ni Tom; siya ay **isang hindi mapigilang tao** at maaaring ikompromiso ang buong proyekto sa kanyang mga pasyang biglaan.

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

Ex: They boast about their team's achievements, but they haven't won a single match.

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

Ex: The politician sly as a fox; he can manipulate public opinion to his advantage effortlessly .

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

Ex: With her quick wit and resourcefulness , she 'll as slippery as a snake in negotiations , securing the best deals for her company .

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.

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

Ex: After staying up all night working on the project, I've got a few bats in my belfry today.

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

Ex: The artist's latest work is as bizarre as if he were mad as a hatter; it's hard to understand the meaning behind it.

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

Ex: Investors blow hot and cold, which makes the market unpredictable .

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

Ex: The CEO's aggressive tactics in the industry are the nature of the beast, but some employees find them unethical.

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

Ex: The self-proclaimed spiritual leader behaves as if he's more Catholic than the Pope, claiming to have unique divine insights.
bad egg
[Pangngalan]

someone who is not considered honest, trustworthy, or a good person in general

masamang itlog, masamang tao

masamang itlog, masamang tao

Ex: The company 's management discovered a bad egg among the employees who was embezzling funds .Natuklasan ng pamamahala ng kumpanya ang isang **masamang itlog** sa mga empleyado na nagnanakaw ng pondo.

(of a person) extremely unreasonable, or mentally ill

Ex: You must be out of your mind if you think I'll lend you money after what happened last time.
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: The boss called him a waste of skin after he made another costly mistake at work.

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

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

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

Ex: You ca n’t expect him to understand modern music ; hebehind the times.
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