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Aklat Headway - Itaas na Intermediate - Yunit 12

Dito mo makikita ang bokabularyo mula sa Unit 12 sa Headway Upper Intermediate coursebook, tulad ng "cushy", "digest", "apparent", atbp.

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to [take] time
to take time
[Parirala]

to need a significant amount of time to be able to happen, be completed, or achieved

Ex: Learning a new language can take time, patience, and practice. 
get a life
get a life
[Pangungusap]

used to tell someone to change their life style and start doing more exciting or important things

maghanap ka ng mas makabuluhang gawin, ayusin mo naman buhay mo

maghanap ka ng mas makabuluhang gawin, ayusin mo naman buhay mo

Ex: Stop spying on your ex's posts and get a life. 
to [kill] (the|) time

to spend or use time in a way that does not achieve anything or have a particular goal

Ex: When the meeting was delayed, they killed time by chatting with each other. 
third time lucky

used to express that after failing twice, one is bound to succeed on the third try

Pangatlong beses lucky, Third time's a charm

Pangatlong beses lucky, Third time's a charm

Ex: Third time lucky—I’m going to get this job on my third interview! 
no time to lose
no time to lose
[Parirala]

used in a situation when there is only a little time to do something and one must be careful not to waste any of it

Ex: We need to get started immediately. There's no time to lose. 
cushy
cushy
[pang-uri]

involving minimal effort or hardship

madali, komportable

madali, komportable

Ex: He enjoyed his cushy job, which required minimal hours and offered generous pay. 
to [come] to life
to come to life
[Parirala]

to become lively and energetic

Ex: As the music started, the party came to life with dancing and laughter. 
to [bet] {one's} (life|boots|bottom dollar)

to express strongly and confidently that something is undoubtedly true or will certainly happen

siguradong-sigurado, tiyak na tiyak

siguradong-sigurado, tiyak na tiyak

Ex: I'd bet my life he knew about the plan before the meeting. 
better luck next time

used to encourage someone who has just missed an opportunity or failed to succeed in a particular field

Mas swerte sa susunod, Better luck next time

Mas swerte sa susunod, Better luck next time

Ex: That was a tough break, but better luck next time. 
new lease of life

another chance for someone to become more healthy, energetic, or adopting a more optimistic view on life

Ex: His return to the game gave the team a new lease of life, and they played better than ever. 
for the time being

for a limited period, usually until a certain condition changes

sa ngayon, pansamantala

sa ngayon, pansamantala

Ex: For the time being, I am focusing on my studies before deciding on my career path. 
to [stand] the test of time

to remain strong, valuable, or effective over a long period, despite changes or challenges

Ex: A stable relationship stands the test of time. 
in the nick of time

only a few moments before it is still possible to get something done or avoid something bad from happening

sa huling sandali, sa tamang oras

sa huling sandali, sa tamang oras

Ex: He arrives in the nick of time to catch his flight before the gate closes. 
to [do] (anything|) for a quiet life

to be willing to do whatever it takes to avoid trouble or conflict and have a peaceful and stress-free existence

Ex: He did anything for a quiet life, yet here he is. 
story of {one's} life

used to say that it is typical of a person to experience an unfortunate event

ganyan talaga ang buhay ko, ganyan ang swerte ko

ganyan talaga ang buhay ko, ganyan ang swerte ko

Ex: I finally found a parking space, and then my meter was broken. Story of my life. 
to [run] the risk of {sth}

to be in or to get oneself into a situation that may result in an unpleasant or dangerous outcome

malagay sa panganib ng isang bagay, manganib na mauwi sa masama

malagay sa panganib ng isang bagay, manganib na mauwi sa masama

Ex: By not wearing a helmet while biking, you run the risk of a head injury in case of an accident. 
to carry out
to carry out
[Pandiwa]

to complete or conduct a task, job, etc.

isagawa, gawin

isagawa, gawin

Ex: The research team will carry out experiments to test the hypothesis and gather data. 
research
research
[Pangngalan]

a careful and systematic study of a subject to discover new facts or information about it

pananaliksik

pananaliksik

Ex: Mark spent hours in the library doing research for his history paper. 
to become
to become
[Pandiwa]

to start or grow to be

maging,  maging

maging, maging

Ex: He's training to become a pilot at a flight school. 
apparent
apparent
[pang-uri]

easy to see or notice

halata, nakikita

halata, nakikita

Ex: His apparent discomfort was evident from his body language. 
to [take] {sth} into account

to consider something when trying to make a judgment or decision

isaalang-alang ang isang bagay, isama sa pag-iisip ang isang bagay

isaalang-alang ang isang bagay, isama sa pag-iisip ang isang bagay

Ex: We need to take the extra costs into account before we approve the project. 
to [get] {sth} going

to start or begin something, often with a sense of urgency or purpose

Ex: We need to get the project going before the deadline approaches. 
to suffer
to suffer
[Pandiwa]

to experience and be affected by something bad or unpleasant

magdusa, danasin

magdusa, danasin

Ex: They suffered the consequences of their actions. 
stroke
stroke
[Pangngalan]

a dangerous condition in which a person loses consciousness as a result of a blood vessel breaking open or becoming blocked in their brain, which could kill or paralyze a part of their body

istrok, atake sa utak

istrok, atake sa utak

Ex: A stroke occurs when a blood vessel in the brain either becomes blocked (ischemic stroke) or bursts (hemorrhagic stroke). 
to digest
to digest
[Pandiwa]

to break down food in the body and to absorb its nutrients and necessary substances

tunawin, sumipsip

tunawin, sumipsip

Ex: Our bodies use enzymes to digest food in the stomach. 
to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

basagin ang hiya, paluwagin ang usapan

basagin ang hiya, paluwagin ang usapan

Ex: He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting. 
to [stand] on {one's} own (two|) feet

to be able to take care of oneself without needing any assistance from others

tumayo sa sariling paa, kayang mabuhay nang mag-isa

tumayo sa sariling paa, kayang mabuhay nang mag-isa

Ex: After college, he finally learned to stand on his own feet. 
to grab
to grab
[Pandiwa]

to attract or hold someone's attention or interest

akuin, makuha ang atensyon

akuin, makuha ang atensyon

Ex: The movie's intriguing plot and captivating visuals grabbed the audience from the very beginning. 
to [follow] {one's} nose

to follow one's intuition instead of rules or what others say

sumunod sa kutob, magtiwala sa sariling pakiramdam

sumunod sa kutob, magtiwala sa sariling pakiramdam

Ex: I didn't read the reviews; I just followed my nose and chose the smaller restaurant. 
to follow
to follow
[Pandiwa]

to act accordingly to someone or something's advice, commands, or instructions

sundin

sundin

Ex: She followed her doctor's advice and improved her health. 
pattern
pattern
[Pangngalan]

the way according to which something normally happens or is done

padron, hulwaran

padron, hulwaran

Ex: The weather pattern in this region typically includes rainy seasons followed by dry spells. 
to put on
to put on
[Pandiwa]

to gain weight, often in a short period of time

magdagdag ng timbang, tumaba

magdagdag ng timbang, tumaba

Ex: She's put on a few pounds since the holidays. 
awake
awake
[pang-uri]

not in a state of sleep or unconsciousness

gising, alerto

gising, alerto

Ex: He was fully awake and alert during the early morning meeting. 
to withdraw
to withdraw
[Pandiwa]

to remove oneself from social interaction or avoid contact with others

umurong, mag-isa

umurong, mag-isa

Ex: Feeling overwhelmed by the crowd, she decided to withdraw to a quiet corner of the room where she could be alone. 
that is life (for you|)

used to express acceptance or resignation to the way things are, particularly when faced with an unpleasant or difficult situation

Ex: I don’t think I was fairly treated, but then that’s life, isn’t it? 
two (can|could) play (that|this|the) game

used to show one's confidence in dealing with another person's behavior and using it to their disadvantage

hindi lang ikaw ang marunong niyan, kaya ko ring gumanti sa parehong paraan

hindi lang ikaw ang marunong niyan, kaya ko ring gumanti sa parehong paraan

Ex: If he starts leaking stories, two can play that game. 
enough
enough
[pantukoy]

to a necessary amount

sapat, husto

sapat, husto

Ex: The soup wasn't hot enough to serve. 
whole
whole
[pang-uri]

including every part, member, etc.

buo, kumpleto

buo, kumpleto

Ex: He ate the whole pizza by himself. 
all
all
[pantukoy]

used to refer to every number, part, amount of something or a particular group

lahat, bawat

lahat, bawat

Ex: All books on this shelf belong to me. 
each
each
[pantukoy]

used to refer to every one of two or more people or things, when you are thinking about them separately

bawat, bawat isa

bawat, bawat isa

plenty
plenty
[Panghalip]

a plentiful or abundant amount of something

marami, sapat

marami, sapat

Ex: She found plenty of interesting books at the library to read over the summer. 
a great deal
a great deal
[Parirala]

to a large extent

Ex: She cares for him a great deal, which is why she's always there when he needs her. 
hardly
hardly
[pang-abay]

to a very small degree or extent

bahagya, halos hindi

bahagya, halos hindi

Ex: She hardly knew him, yet she agreed to help. 
several
several
[pantukoy]

used to refer to a number of things or people, more than two but not many

ilang

ilang

Ex: He owns several cars, each for a different purpose. 
none
none
[pantukoy]

not any of the members of a group of people or things

wala, walang

wala, walang

Ex: None of the students in the class had completed the assignment on time. 
no
no
[pantukoy]

used to say there is none of something

walang, hindi

walang, hindi

Ex: There is no reason to be afraid. 
few
few
[pantukoy]

a small unspecified number of people or things

kaunti, ilan

kaunti, ilan

Ex: Few people understand the complexity of this issue. 
few
few
[pantukoy]

a small unspecified number of people or things

kaunti, ilan

kaunti, ilan

Ex: Few people understand the complexity of this issue. 
a little
a little
[pang-abay]

used to indicate a small or limited amount of something, often uncountable

kaunti, nang bahagya

kaunti, nang bahagya

Ex: She smiled a little when she heard the news. 
little
little
[pantukoy]

used to indicate a small degree, amount, etc.

kaunti, konti

kaunti, konti

Ex: I have little time to finish the project. 
most
most
[pantukoy]

used to refer to the largest number or amount

karamihan, pinakamarami

karamihan, pinakamarami

Ex: He eats most vegetables, but he doesn't like broccoli. 
to [get] the bug
to get the bug
[Parirala]

to become interested or enthusiastic about something, often to the point of obsession

Ex: After attending a gaming convention, she got the bug and now spends all her weekends playing video games. 
(such|what) a pain
such a pain
[Parirala]

someone or something that is irritating, troublesome, or causes inconvenience

Ex: What a pain writing good grant descriptions can be if you don't know where to begin. 
to [hit] {sb} like a ton of bricks

to experience the sudden, surprising, and overwhelming impact of something, that catches someone off guard and leaves them feeling stunned or overwhelmed

tumama nang matindi, magpaiwan na tulala

tumama nang matindi, magpaiwan na tulala

Ex: The news of her accident hit me like a ton of bricks. 
(and|) not before time (too|)

used to express relief that something has finally happened, after a long delay or period of waiting

Ex: A new law is proposed to curb this type of blatantly dishonest description, and not before time 
any old time
any old time
[Parirala]

at any convenient or available time, without the need for careful planning or scheduling

Ex: I'm free all day tomorrow, so we can meet at any old time. 
(that|this) [is] more like it

used to indicate satisfaction or approval with a change or improvement in a situation

Ex: "I've done twice as much today as yesterday!" "Well, that's more like it! Congratulations!" 
fancy that
fancy that
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, disbelief, or amazement about something that has just been said or observed

Isipin mo yan!, Grabe naman!

Isipin mo yan!, Grabe naman!

Ex: Fancy that! Tell me more about your new hobby. 
this and that
this and that
[Parirala]

a variety of unspecified things or situations

Ex: I’ve been busy with this and that, so I haven’t had time to relax. 
those were the days
those were the days
[Pangungusap]

used to refer nostalgically to a past time or era, often implying that the time being referred to was a better or more enjoyable time

Ex: When I was a kid, we spent our summers at the beach. Those were the days! 
that is all {~noun}
that is all
[Pangungusap]

used to indicate that there is nothing more to say or do about a particular matter

Ex: The presentation was clear, and that is all I need to know. 
these things happen
these things happen
[Pangungusap]

used to say that unfortunate or unexpected events sometimes occur and that it is a natural part of life to experience them

Ex: The project got delayed, and we’re all frustrated, but these things happen. 
to [be|have] one of those days

used to describe a day that is particularly difficult or frustrating

Ex: I’m sorry for snapping, I’m just having one of those days. 
these things are sent to try us

used to say that difficult or challenging situations are a natural part of life and are meant to test our strength and resilience

Ex: I know it’s hard, but these things are sent to try us—we’ll get through it. 
to [leave] it at that

to stop talking about or discussing something, especially when there is no need for further elaboration or action

Ex: I was furious but just left it at that since he obviously didn't care about me. 
how does {sth} grab you?

used to ask for someone's opinion or reaction to a particular idea, proposal, or suggestion

Ex: How does going to Hawaii for Christmas grab you? 
that is the spirit
that is the spirit
[Pangungusap]

used to encourage or praise someone for their positive attitude or determination in a difficult or challenging situation

Ex: Yeah, that's the spirit! 
to [have] (a|the|this) feeling

to have an intuition or a premonition about something without any logical or rational explanation

Ex: I had a feeling it was going to end this way. 
to come to
to come to
[Pandiwa]

to reach a conclusion or make a choice after careful consideration and evaluation of various options or possibilities

dumating sa, magpasya sa

dumating sa, magpasya sa

Ex: After hours of debate, the committee finally came to a unanimous decision. 
dead
dead
[pang-abay]

to an absolute or complete extent

ganap, lubos

ganap, lubos

Ex: She was dead wrong about the outcome of the trial. 
on time
on time
[pang-abay]

exactly at the specified time, neither late nor early

sa oras, tamang oras

sa oras, tamang oras

Ex: He completes his tasks on time without any reminders. 
(about|high) time
about time
[Parirala]

used to indicate that something should have happened or been done earlier

oras na talaga, dapat noon pa

oras na talaga, dapat noon pa

Ex: It is about time you called your mother. 
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