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Pagpupursige - Pagsisimula

Tuklasin ang mga English idioms na may kaugnayan sa pagsisimula na may mga halimbawa tulad ng "take the plunge" at "grasp the nettle".

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English idioms related to Perseverance
to [grasp] the nettle

to take a direct and determined approach to a difficult or unpleasant task

harapin ang problema nang diretso, diretsong harapin ang mahirap na gawain

harapin ang problema nang diretso, diretsong harapin ang mahirap na gawain

Ex: We can't delay the layoffs forever; someone has to grasp the nettle. 

Hindi natin puwedeng ipagpaliban ang layoffs habambuhay; may kailangang humarap sa problema nang diretso.

to [be] good to go

(of a person) to be physically or mentally ready to get something done

handa na, ready nang kumilos

handa na, ready nang kumilos

Ex: Give me five minutes to clear my head, and I'll be good to go. 

Bigyan mo ako ng limang minuto para makapagpahinga ang isip ko, tapos handa na ako.

to [clear] the decks

to get ready for action by removing physical and mental obstacles

linisin ang daan para makakilos, alisin muna ang sagabal

linisin ang daan para makakilos, alisin muna ang sagabal

Ex: Before we start the launch, let's clear the decks and deal with these small issues. 

Bago natin simulan ang launch, alisin muna natin ang maliliit na sagabal na ito.

to [get] (the|this) show on the road

to start doing something in the way that was planned

simulan na ang trabaho, ituloy na ang plano

simulan na ang trabaho, ituloy na ang plano

Ex: We've talked enough; let's get the show on the road. 

Sapat na ang usapan; simulan na natin ang trabaho.

to [learn] {one's} lesson

to gain knowledge after experiencing something painful or disastrous

matuto sa pagkakamali, madala na

matuto sa pagkakamali, madala na

Ex: After losing all that money, he finally learned his lesson. 

Matapos niyang mawala ang lahat ng perang iyon, natuto na rin siya.

to [make] {one's} move

doing something that someone has planned to, often when they find the right time

kumilos sa tamang oras, umaksyon na

kumilos sa tamang oras, umaksyon na

Ex: He waited until the boss left the room, then made his move. 

Hinintay niyang umalis ang boss sa kuwarto, saka siya kumilos.

to [pull|get] {one's} finger out

to start working hard instead of hesitating and wondering around

kumilos na nang seryoso, tigilan ang pag-aantala

kumilos na nang seryoso, tigilan ang pag-aantala

Ex: If we want to finish today, we need to pull our fingers out. 

Kung gusto nating matapos ngayon, kailangan na nating kumilos nang seryoso.

to [put] {sth} down to experience

to learn from a failure, mistake, or unpleasant situation instead of feeling bad about it

ituring na aral na lang, matuto na lang doon

ituring na aral na lang, matuto na lang doon

Ex: The trip was a disaster, but I'm putting it down to experience. 

Palpak ang biyahe, pero ituturing ko na lang itong aral.

to [roll] up {one's} sleeves

to get ready to do hard work or tackle a serious challenge

magbanat ng buto, kumilos nang seryoso

magbanat ng buto, kumilos nang seryoso

Ex: We have a lot to fix, so it's time to roll up our sleeves. 

Marami tayong kailangang ayusin, kaya oras na para magbanat ng buto.

to [take] the plunge

to devote one's time and energy to doing or finishing something one was nervous about

lakasan ang loob at simulan, ituloy kahit kinakabahan

lakasan ang loob at simulan, ituloy kahit kinakabahan

Ex: After months of hesitation, she finally took the plunge and started her own business. 

Matapos ang ilang buwang pag-aalinlangan, nilakasan niya ang loob at nagsimula ng sarili niyang negosyo.

to [walk] before {sb} [run]

to start with small steps before tackling difficult tasks or challenges

dahan-dahang magsimula, huwag magmadali

dahan-dahang magsimula, huwag magmadali

Ex: You want to lead the whole project, but you need to walk before you run. 

Gusto mong pangunahan ang buong proyekto, pero kailangan mo munang magsimula nang dahan-dahan.

from scratch
from scratch
[Parirala]

from the point at which something began

mula sa simula, mula sa simula

mula sa simula, mula sa simula

Ex: I built this app from scratch. 

Ginawa ko ang app na ito mula sa simula.

to [make] up for lost time

to enjoy an experience as much as one can, due to the lack of previous opportunity

bumawi sa nawalang panahon, sulitin ang na-miss

bumawi sa nawalang panahon, sulitin ang na-miss

Ex: After years of working too much, she traveled for three months to make up for lost time. 

Pagkatapos ng ilang taong sobrang trabaho, naglakbay siya nang tatlong buwan para bumawi sa nawalang panahon.

on your [mark]
on your mark
[Parirala]

a command given to the participants of a competition, particularly a race, to ready themselves

sa puwesto, handa sa puwesto

sa puwesto, handa sa puwesto

Ex: The official raised the flag and shouted, "On your mark!" 

Itinaas ng opisyal ang bandila at sumigaw, "Sa puwesto!"

in the pipeline
in the pipeline
[Parirala]

at the planning, preparing, or developing stage

nasa paghahanda, kasalukuyang ginagawa

nasa paghahanda, kasalukuyang ginagawa

Ex: A new training program is in the pipeline for next year. 

May bagong training program na inihahanda para sa susunod na taon.

to [get] on the stick

to properly begin doing something that one was neglecting

kumilos na nang maayos, tigilan ang pagpapabaya

kumilos na nang maayos, tigilan ang pagpapabaya

Ex: You've ignored that report all week; it's time to get on the stick. 

Buong linggo mong binalewala ang report na iyon; oras na para kumilos ka nang maayos.

to [be] off to the races

to begin successfully and quickly

Ex: Once we found a sponsor, we were off to the races. 
the wheels [start] turning

used to say that progress begins or that a process starts working

Ex: Once the permit arrived, the wheels started turning. 
to [get] rolling
to get rolling
[Parirala]

to start moving, working, or making progress

Ex: Once the meeting started, the discussion finally got rolling. 
kick in the pants

strong motivation that pushes someone to start doing something

Ex: The poor test result was a kick in the pants for him. 
to [get|set|start] the ball rolling

to start to do an activity, often in a way that is encouraging to others

simulan ang takbo ng gawain, magpasimula

simulan ang takbo ng gawain, magpasimula

Ex: I'll send the first email to get the ball rolling. 

Ako na ang magpapadala ng unang email para masimulan ang lahat.

to [get|come] to grips with {sth}

to start dealing with, understanding, or accepting something that is difficult

harapin at intindihin ang bagay, matutong tanggapin ito

harapin at intindihin ang bagay, matutong tanggapin ito

Ex: It took her weeks to come to grips with the news. 

Inabot siya ng ilang linggo bago niya natanggap at naintindihan ang balita.

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