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Pag-uugali at Lapit - Malasakit & Pag-iingat

Tuklasin kung paano nauugnay ang mga idyoma sa Ingles tulad ng "take stock of" at "a rainy day" sa pag-iingat at pagiging maingat sa Ingles.

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English idioms related to Behavior & Approach
[ace|card] up {one's} sleeve

a secret advantage that a person can use when the need arises

Ex: They usually have aces up their sleeves when they negotiate an important transaction.
to [cover] {one's} [ass]

to save a person from receiving criticism, punishment, blame, etc.

Ex: The politician issued a statement to cover his ass after the controversial policy decision.
to [cover] {one's} back

to take action in order to save a person from being criticized, punished, blamed, etc.

Ex: She documented every step of the process to cover her back and avoid any potential accusations of negligence.
to [cut] {one's} losses

to no longer partake in a failing business, activity, etc. to prevent further damage or losses

Ex: In the face of mounting debts, the company had no choice but to cut its losses and file for bankruptcy.
a rainy day
a rainy day
[Parirala]

a time of financial difficulty or a period of challenge

Ex: His habit of saving for a rainy day allowed him to comfortably weather the storm when his business faced difficulties.
eye (on|to|for) the main chance

a willingness to use any given opportunity or situation to one's advantage

Ex: This company tends to employ young women have an eye to the main chance.
to [nip] {sth} in the bud

to immediately prevent something, particularly something problematic, before it has time to develop

Ex: Early treatment can often nip a minor illness in the bud before it becomes a serious health problem.
to [stop] the rot
to stop the rot
[Parirala]

to prevent something from developing into something worse

Ex: To save their relationship, they decided to seek counseling to stop the rot of constant arguments and misunderstandings.
to [strike] while the iron [is] hot

to take action while the opportunity exists

Ex: In negotiations, it's crucial to strike while the iron is hot to secure the best deal possible.
to [take] stock of {sth}

to carefully examine a situation before making a final decision

Ex: Before starting a new project, it's wise to take stock of your skills and resources to plan effectively.
[know|see|find out] which (way|direction) the wind [blow]

to realize how a situation is about to develop in order to be able to properly prepare for any potential problems or changes that one might encounter

Ex: Most senators find out which way the wind blows in their home state before voting on bills in Congress.
to [think] twice
to think twice
[Parirala]

to think about something very carefully before doing it

Ex: When offering criticism, it's essential to think twice to ensure your words are constructive.
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