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Pagkatao - Hindi kaakit-akit na mga katangian

Tuklasin ang mga English idiom tungkol sa hindi kaakit-akit na katangian na may mga halimbawa tulad ng "couch potato" at "wet blanket".

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green with envy
green with envy
[Parirala]

feeling jealous of another's advantages, possessions, or experiences that one lacks

Ex: When she saw her friend's luxurious vacation photos, she turned green with envy, wishing she could experience such luxury.
like a broken record

used to refer to someone who keeps repeating the same thing in a way that is annoying

Ex: You're such a broken record.We're tired of hearing it!
wet blanket
wet blanket
[Pangngalan]

someone who does or says things that prevent others from having a good time

pampawala ng saya, sira ng ligaya

pampawala ng saya, sira ng ligaya

Ex: Their constant complaints and negativity make them act like a wet blanket, bringing down the whole group .Ang kanilang walang tigil na reklamo at negatibidad ay nagpapakilos sa kanila na parang **basang kumot**, na nagpapababa ng moral ng buong grupo.
misery guts
misery guts
[Pangngalan]

a person who is unhappy and keeps complaining a lot

taong malungkot at laging nagrereklamo, palahaling

taong malungkot at laging nagrereklamo, palahaling

Ex: Why are you being such a misery guts today ? Try to cheer up a bit !Bakit ka ganyang **masungit** ngayon? Subukan mong sumaya ng kaunti!
empty shell
empty shell
[Pangngalan]

a person who can no longer feel any strong emotions, often after experiencing something heartbreaking

walang lamang shell, bakanteng balat

walang lamang shell, bakanteng balat

Ex: sed to be full of life , but lately , he seems like an empty shell, just going through the motions .Dati ay puno ng buhay, pero nitong mga huling araw, parang isa siyang **walang lamang shell**, gumagawa lang ng mga galaw.
yellow streak
yellow streak
[Pangngalan]

one's lack of courage to deal with painful or dangerous situations

isang dilaw na guhit, kawalan ng tapang

isang dilaw na guhit, kawalan ng tapang

Ex: When faced with a dangerous task , he showed his yellow streak and refused to participate .Nang harapin ang isang mapanganib na gawain, ipinakita niya ang kanyang **kawalan ng tapang** at tumangging sumali.
faint of heart
faint of heart
[Parirala]

easily frightened or discouraged

Ex: You need to be brave to try skydiving; it's not for the faint of heart.
(afraid|scared|frightened) of {one's} own shadow

used to refer to someone who becomes extremely afraid of or nervous about even the smallest things

Ex: The new employee is so afraid of her own shadow that she's hesitant to voice her opinions in meetings.
doubting Thomas
doubting Thomas
[Pangngalan]

a person who doubts or refuses to believe anything that is presented to them without evidence or proof

nag-aalinlangang Tomas, mapag-alinlangan

nag-aalinlangang Tomas, mapag-alinlangan

Ex: In the past, he acted like a Doubting Thomas, refusing to accept the truth until it was undeniable.Noong nakaraan, kumilos siya tulad ng isang **nagdududang Tomas**, tumangging tanggapin ang katotohanan hanggang sa ito ay hindi matatanggihan.
(as|) quiet as a mouse

used to refer to someone or something that is extremely quiet and does not make much noise

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the room, as quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up.
(as|) mute as a fish

used to refer to someone who refuses to talk much or is completely silent

Ex: Whenever the topic of public speaking comes up, she becomes as mute as a fish and avoids speaking in front of others.
nervous wreck
nervous wreck
[Pangngalan]

a person who is extremely worried or upset

nervous wreck, balisa ng nerbiyos

nervous wreck, balisa ng nerbiyos

Ex: The high-pressure situation at work has turned him into a nervous wreck, affecting his performance .Ang mataas na presyon na sitwasyon sa trabaho ay ginawa siyang isang **nervous wreck**, na nakakaapekto sa kanyang pagganap.
basket case
basket case
[Pangngalan]

a person who is always nervous or stressed and is therefore unable to have a calm and organized life

isang taong laging kinakabahan, isang kasong walang pag-asa

isang taong laging kinakabahan, isang kasong walang pag-asa

Ex: She 's been so overwhelmed with work and family issues that she feels like a complete basket case.Siya ay napakalunod sa trabaho at mga isyu sa pamilya na parang siya ay isang **walang pag-asa na kaso**.
(bundle|bag) of nerves

an extremely anxious or nervous person

Ex: With relaxation techniques, he can manage his anxiety and avoid being a bag of nerves in stressful situations.
to {not} [say] boo to a goose

to be very quiet and show signs of discomfort or anxiety when in public

Ex: She's so shy that she wouldn't say boo to a goose, even in a small gathering.
like a bump on a log

used to refer to someone or something that shows very little motion or does nothing

Ex: You need to be more involved in the project; don't just sit there like a bump on a log.
couch potato
couch potato
[Pangngalan]

someone who sits around and watches TV a lot

patatas sa sopa, adik sa TV

patatas sa sopa, adik sa TV

Ex: His lack of physical activity and constant TV watching have turned him into a couch potato.Ang kanyang kakulangan sa pisikal na aktibidad at patuloy na panonood ng TV ay ginawa siyang **patatas sa sopa**.
sour grapes
sour grapes
[Pangngalan]

a negative attitude or reaction toward something that one desires but cannot have or achieve, often by minimizing its importance or worth

maasim na ubas, paninibugho

maasim na ubas, paninibugho

Ex: She said the concert was probably going to be terrible anyway after failing to get tickets , displaying sour grapes.Sinabi niya na ang konsiyerto ay malamang na magiging kakila-kilabot pa rin pagkatapos na hindi makakuha ng mga tiket, na nagpapakita ng **maasim na ubas**.
green-eyed monster

the feeling of discontent caused by lacking someone else's possessions, accomplishments, etc.

Ex: She couldn't hide her green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else.
to [have] sticky fingers

to have a tendency to steal from others whenever the opportunity presents itself

Ex: The security team suspects that someone in the office has sticky fingers, as items keep going missing.
lower than a snake's belly

used to describe a person with no principles or morality

Ex: I can't believe she lied to her own family; she's lower than a snake's belly.
penny pincher
penny pincher
[Pangngalan]

a person who shows unwillingness to spend much money

kuripot, maramot

kuripot, maramot

Ex: She refuses to eat out at restaurants; she's a real penny-pincher.Ayaw niyang kumain sa mga restawran; siya ay isang tunay na **kuripot**.
hairy at the [heel]

lacking good manners

Ex: My boss is hairy at the heel.That's what make him hard to work with.
to [cry] stinking fish

to complain about something that is not worth complaining about

Ex: Can't you just be happy with what you have instead of crying stinking fish?
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