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Pakikisalamuha - Pang-aabuso at Manipulasyon

Tuklasin kung paano nauugnay ang mga English idioms tulad ng "load the dice" at "fall into a trap" sa pang-aabuso at manipulasyon sa English.

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English idioms related to Interactions
to feather one's (own) nest

to take advantage of a position to make oneself rich, particularly by using unfair or dishonest methods

[Parirala]
to hold a candle to the Devil

to be comparable to someone who is very evil

[Parirala]
to pull (some) strings

to gain advantage over others by making use of one's contacts and influence in an unfair way

[Parirala]
not do (any) evil that good may come (out) of it

to avoid doing something bad or unethical for the sake of achieving something good

[Pangungusap]
up to no good

about to do something bad or evil

[Parirala]
to curry favor with somebody

to try to impress someone using insincere praise for personal gain

[Parirala]
to wheel and deal

to use various dishonest or complicated methods in order to gain things, particularly in politics or business

[Parirala]
to fall into a trap

to be placed in a difficult position by believing something that is not true or trusting someone who lies

[Parirala]
guinea pig

someone on whom scientific experiments are tested

cobayo, subjeong sinubok

cobayo, subjeong sinubok

Google Translate
[Pangngalan]
to grease one's hand

to secretly offer someone money or anything of high value in order to persuade them to help one or do what one desires

[Parirala]
ambulance chaser

a lawyer who finds clients at the scenes of accidents or other tragedies, especially with the intention of earning money through legal action

abogado ng ambulansya, abogado na opportunista

abogado ng ambulansya, abogado na opportunista

Google Translate
[Pangngalan]
to load the dice

to do something unfair in order to make a particular outcome more probable

[Parirala]
to set a thief to catch a thief

to make use of a thief or criminal just to be able to anticipate, understand, or capture other criminals or thieves

[Parirala]
to stack the cards

to arrange situations or conditions to achieve a preferred result by giving oneself an unfair advantage

[Parirala]
to lead somebody (around) by the nose

to manipulate or control someone easily, typically by making them obediently follow one's commands or desires

[Parirala]
to steal one's thunder

to use someone else's idea, plan, words, etc. in order to prevent them from reaching success or getting attention

[Parirala]
to play games

to engage in activities or behaviors that involve deception, manipulation, or deceit in order to achieve a particular outcome, often at the expense of others

[Parirala]
to sell ice to Eskimos

to convince someone to do something that seems unnecessary or redundant, especially to buy something they do not need

[Parirala]
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