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Aklat Headway - Advanced - Ang Huling Salita (Yunit 8)

Dito mo makikita ang bokabularyo mula sa The Last Word Unit 8 sa Headway Advanced coursebook, tulad ng "walk the talk", "chockablock", "clear as mud", atbp.

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accidents will happen in the best of families

used to imply that even the most careful or well-prepared people or families can still experience unexpected mishaps or mistakes

Nagkakamali at naaaksidente rin kahit ang pinakamahuhusay

Nagkakamali at naaaksidente rin kahit ang pinakamahuhusay

Ex: They were upset about the spilled wine on the carpet but remembered accidents will happen in the best of families. 
actions speak louder than words

used to say that people's actions show their true intentions or beliefs more clearly than their words

Mas nagsasalita ang gawa kaysa salita

Mas nagsasalita ang gawa kaysa salita

Ex: Actions speak louder than words when it comes to leadership.  It's not enough to just talk about what needs to be done, you have to lead by example. 
a fate worse than death

something that someone considers extremely terrible or unacceptable

Ex: Missing the championship game seemed like a fate worse than death. 
behind every (great|successful) man (there|) stands a woman

used to suggest that the success of a man is often due to the support, hard work, and sacrifices of a woman in his life

Madalas may suporta ng isang babae sa tagumpay ng isang lalaki

Madalas may suporta ng isang babae sa tagumpay ng isang lalaki

Ex: Behind every great man stands a woman who has supported him through thick and thin. 
all in a day's work

something that is a typical or normal part of a person's job

trabaho lang, normal sa trabaho

trabaho lang, normal sa trabaho

Ex: Rescuing three hikers in the snowstorm was all in a day's work for the mountain team. 

Para sa mountain rescue team, trabaho lang ang pagsagip sa tatlong hiker sa gitna ng snowstorm.

to [have] {one's} cake and eat it (too|)

to desire to have two things that are impossible to have without sacrificing the other

gusto ang dalawang bagay nang sabay, gusto lahat walang isinusuko

gusto ang dalawang bagay nang sabay, gusto lahat walang isinusuko

Ex: He wants the freedom of freelancing and the security of a full-time job; he wants to have his cake and eat it too. 

Gusto niya ang laya ng freelancing at ang seguridad ng full-time na trabaho; gusto niya ang dalawang bagay nang sabay.

(as|) clear as mud

used to describe something that is complicated due to not being clearly described or shown

napakalabo, hindi malinaw

napakalabo, hindi malinaw

Ex: The instructions were clear as mud, so nobody knew what to do next. 

Napakalabo ng mga instruksyon, kaya walang nakakaalam kung ano ang susunod na gagawin.

after {one's} own heart

used to describe someone or something that perfectly matches one's tastes, values, or preferences

ayon sa hilig niya, sakto sa gusto niya

ayon sa hilig niya, sakto sa gusto niya

Ex: That cozy little bookstore is right after my own heart. 

Ang maliit at cozy na bookstore na iyon ay ayon talaga sa hilig ko.

boys will be boys
boys will be boys
[Pangungusap]

used to excuse or dismiss negative behavior by boys or men, with the implication that it is simply part of their nature

Pinapalampas ang masamang asal ng mga lalaki bilang likas

Pinapalampas ang masamang asal ng mga lalaki bilang likas

Ex: When the boys started playing soccer inside the house and broke the vase, his mother just sighed and said, "boys will be boys." 
at the end of the day

used before stating the most important fact about a particular situation

sa bandang huli, ang mahalaga

sa bandang huli, ang mahalaga

Ex: At the end of the day, we need a solution that actually works. 

Sa bandang huli, kailangan natin ng solusyong talagang gagana.

blast from the past

the unexpected appearance or remembrance of a person or thing that evokes nostalgic feelings within one

balik-tanaw sa nakaraan, alaala mula sa dati

balik-tanaw sa nakaraan, alaala mula sa dati

Ex: Finding that old mixtape was a real blast from the past. 

Ang pagkakita sa lumang mixtape na iyon ay talagang nagbalik ng dating alaala.

no pain, no gain

used for saying that without working hard and experiencing difficulties, one cannot achieve anything

Ex: She pushed through the tough workout, reminding herself, "no pain, no gain." 
better safe than sorry

used to suggest that it is preferable to take precautions and be cautious in order to avoid problems or regret later on

Mas mabuting mag-ingat kaysa magsisi

Mas mabuting mag-ingat kaysa magsisi

Ex: Better safe than sorry, so I wore a helmet while biking, even though I wasn’t going fast. 
bad things come in threes

used to suggest that misfortune or bad luck often happens in groups of three, and when one negative event occurs, two more will follow

Sinasabing madalas dumarating nang tatluhan ang malas

Sinasabing madalas dumarating nang tatluhan ang malas

Ex: I spilled coffee on my shirt, got caught in the rain, and then my computer crashed.  Bad things come in threes, right? 
good things come in threes

used to suggest that good things often happen in groups of three

Ex: I got a promotion, won a small prize, and had a great dinner with friends—good things come in threes! 
like father, like son

used to say that a son's behavior or qualities are similar to those of his father

Madalas magkapareho ng katangian ang mga anak na lalaki at kanilang ama

Madalas magkapareho ng katangian ang mga anak na lalaki at kanilang ama

Ex: He always fixes things around the house just like his dad—like father, like son. 
it takes all sorts to make a world

used to imply that diversity and individual differences among people are necessary for the world to function and thrive

Mahalaga ang pagkakaiba-iba ng mga tao para sa isang masiglang lipunan

Mahalaga ang pagkakaiba-iba ng mga tao para sa isang masiglang lipunan

Ex: He’s eccentric, but it takes all sorts to make a world. 
better late than never

used to mean that it is better to take action or complete a task, even if it is delayed, rather than not doing it at all

Mas mabuti nang huli kaysa hindi kailanman

Mas mabuti nang huli kaysa hindi kailanman

Ex: I finally submitted my application.  Better late than never, right? 
just what the doctor ordered

something that is exactly what is needed or required in a certain situation

eksaktong kailangan, sakto sa sitwasyon

eksaktong kailangan, sakto sa sitwasyon

Ex: After such a stressful week, a quiet weekend was just what the doctor ordered. 

Pagkatapos ng ganoong ka-stress na linggo, isang tahimik na weekend ang eksaktong kailangan.

do not do anything (that|) I would not (do|)

used to advise someone to behave responsibly and not engage in risky or questionable behavior

Ex: Do not do anything that I wouldn't do, and we should be fine. 
to [be] not for {sb} to say

to believe that it is not someone's place to make a decision or judgment on a particular matter and that it should be left to others who are more qualified or have more authority to do so

Ex: It is not for him to say whether we should go or stay. 
to [be] damned if {sb} [do], damned if {sb} [do] {not}

to be in a difficult situation where any decision or action taken may result in negative consequences, no matter what choice is made

Ex: She is damned if she does, damned if she doesn't—either way, someone will be unhappy. 
the mind [boggle]
the mind boggle
[Pangungusap]

used to convey surprise, shock, or disbelief in response to something that is difficult to comprehend or absurd

Ex: The speed at which technology is advancing these days boggles the mind. 
to {not} [bear] thinking about

to be so unpleasant, disturbing, or frightening that it is difficult to even consider or imagine

Ex: She couldn't bear thinking about the terrible accident that had happened. 
to [shop] (till|until) {sb} [drop]

to shop for a very long time until one becomes tired

Ex: They shopped till they dropped at the outlet mall. 
horses for courses
horses for courses
[Pangungusap]

used to imply that different people are suited to different things, and what works well for one person may not work well for another

Bawat tao ay angkop sa iba't ibang gawain

Bawat tao ay angkop sa iba't ibang gawain

Ex: You can't expect everyone to be good at everything—horses for courses, after all. 
meet and greet
meet and greet
[Parirala]

an event or service where a person, such as a celebrity, politician, or businessperson, meets and interacts with members of the public

Ex: The actor held a meet and greet session after the movie premiere to sign autographs for fans. 
fair and square
fair and square
[Parirala]

done honestly, justly, or without disobeying any rules

patas at malinis, walang dayaan

patas at malinis, walang dayaan

Ex: She won the match fair and square. 

Nanalo siya sa laban nang patas at malinis.

from zero to hero

used to say that someone or something has gone from a position of low status or obscurity to one of great success, fame, or popularity

Ex: Reeve shot from zero to hero in the 1978 blockbuster, Superman. 
nearest and dearest

used to refer to one's closest and most intimate family members or friends

Ex: She wanted to spend the holidays with her nearest and dearest. 
use it or lose it
use it or lose it
[Pangungusap]

used to imply that if something is not used or practiced, it will be forgotten or taken away

Kapag hindi mo ginagamit ang isang bagay,  maaari mo itong mawala

Kapag hindi mo ginagamit ang isang bagay, maaari mo itong mawala

Ex: If you don’t practice speaking French, you’ll forget it — use it or lose it. 
chockablock
chockablock
[pang-uri]

completely full or crowded to the point of congestion or blockage

punong-puno, siksikan

punong-puno, siksikan

Ex: The parking lot was chockablock with cars by noon. 

Ang paradahan ay puno na ng mga kotse bandang tanghali.

to [walk] the talk

to actually do what one claims or preaches, and not just talk about it

Ex: A true leader walks the talk. 
to [name] and [shame]

to publicly identify and criticize individuals or organizations for engaging in inappropriate or unethical behavior in order to hold them accountable for their actions or punish them

Ex: The newspaper plans to name and shame corrupt officials in its next issue. 
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