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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
[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.

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

Ex: You're such a broken record.
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
[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 ?Bakit ka ganyang **masungit** ngayon? Subukan mong sumaya ng kaunti!
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
[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
[Parirala]

easily frightened or discouraged

Ex: You need to be brave to try skydiving; it's not for the faint of heart.

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

Ex: The new employee is afraid of her own shadow that she 's hesitant to voice her opinions in meetings .
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.

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

Ex: The cat tiptoed into the roomas quiet as a mouse, not waking anyone up .

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
[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
[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**.

an extremely anxious or nervous person

Ex: With relaxation techniques , he can manage his anxiety and avoid being bag of nerves in stressful situations .

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.

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 ; do n't just sit like a bump on a log.
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
[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**.

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

Ex: She could n't hide green-eyed monster when she saw her best friend spending time with someone else .

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.

used to describe a person with no principles or morality

Ex: I ca n't believe she lied to her own family ; shelower than a snake 's belly.
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**.

lacking good manners

Ex: My boss hairy at the heel.

to complain about something that is not worth complaining about

Ex: Ca n't you just be happy with what you have crying stinking fish?
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