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Pag-uugali at Lapit - Pagpapakita ng Pagkagulat

Tuklasin kung paano nauugnay ang mga idyoma sa Ingles tulad ng "lo and behold" at "as I live and breathe" sa pagpapakita ng sorpresa sa Ingles.

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wonders (will|) never cease

used to convey surprise or amazement when something unexpected or remarkable happens

may himala pa pala, aba, himala

may himala pa pala, aba, himala

Ex: Tom arrived early for once. Wonders will never cease. 

Maagang dumating si Tom, kahit minsan. May himala pa pala.

a likely story
a likely story
[Parirala]

a way of saying that one does not believe something because it sounds too unbelievable or exaggerated

ang ganda ng kuwento mo, akala mo maniniwala ako?

ang ganda ng kuwento mo, akala mo maniniwala ako?

Ex: You lost your homework because a bird flew away with it?  A likely story. 

Nawala ang homework mo dahil tinangay daw ito ng ibon? Ang ganda ng kuwento mo.

a small world
a small world
[Parirala]

used to show one's surprise when meeting someone in a place one did not expect, or when one becomes aware of an unexpected relation between people

ang liit ng mundo, anong pagkakataon naman

ang liit ng mundo, anong pagkakataon naman

Ex: You know Sara too? It is a small world. 

Kilala mo rin si Sara? Ang liit ng mundo.

as I live and breathe

used to show one's surprise when seeing someone or something unexpected

tingnan mo nga kung sino 'to!, aba, anong sorpresa!

tingnan mo nga kung sino 'to!, aba, anong sorpresa!

Ex: As I live and breathe, is that David from school? 

Tingnan mo nga kung sino 'to! Si David ba 'yan noong school?

by gum
by gum
[Pantawag]

used to emphasize a statement, express determination, or mild astonishment

nakakagulat naman, salungat sa inaasahan

nakakagulat naman, salungat sa inaasahan

Ex: By gum, the old radio still works. 

Nakakagulat naman, gumagana pa rin ang lumang radyo.

good grief
good grief
[Pantawag]

used to show that one is shocked, annoyed, or surprised

naku naman, susmaryosep

naku naman, susmaryosep

Ex: Good grief, how did the kitchen get this messy? 

Naku naman, paano naging ganito kagulo ang kusina?

[be] a monkey's uncle
be a monkey's uncle
[Pangungusap]

to display complete surprise or disbelief

hindi kapani-paniwala, hindi ako makapaniwala

hindi kapani-paniwala, hindi ako makapaniwala

Ex: Well, I will be a monkey's uncle. Tom actually cleaned his desk. 

Hindi kapani-paniwala, nilinis talaga ni Tom ang mesa niya.

my ass
my ass
[Pantawag]

used to show one's disbelief over something that was just said

kalokohan, huwag kang magsabi ng kalokohan

kalokohan, huwag kang magsabi ng kalokohan

Ex: Sick, my ass. I saw him playing football an hour ago. 

May sakit daw? Kalokohan. Nakita ko siyang naglalaro ng football isang oras na ang nakaraan.

my eye
my eye
[Pantawag]

used to express one's disagreement or disbelief

kalokohan, akala mo maniniwala ako?

kalokohan, akala mo maniniwala ako?

Ex: A professional, my eye.  He broke the printer in five minutes. 

Propesyonal daw? Kalokohan. Nasira niya ang printer sa loob ng limang minuto.

my foot
my foot
[Pantawag]

used to show one's disagreement or disbelief

kalokohan, akala mo maniniwala ako?

kalokohan, akala mo maniniwala ako?

Ex: A quiet weekend, my foot. The neighbors played music until dawn. 

Tahimik na weekend daw? Kalokohan. Nagpatugtog ang mga kapitbahay hanggang madaling-araw.

you wish
you wish
[Pantawag]

used to tell a person that what they are hoping for will never happen or come true

asa ka pa, malabo 'yan

asa ka pa, malabo 'yan

Ex: You think I will lend you my car again? You wish. 

Akala mo ipapahiram ko ulit sa iyo ang kotse ko? Asa ka pa.

hell's bells
hell's bells
[Pangngalan]

used to show one's frustration, surprise, or anger

putek naman, naku naman

putek naman, naku naman

Ex: Hell's bells, I left my keys in the office again. 

Putek naman, naiwan ko na naman ang mga susi ko sa opisina.

like a (deer|rabbit) (caught|) in (the|) headlights

used to refer to a state in which someone is so surprised or frightened that they are unable to think clearly or make any move

natigilan sa takot, hindi malaman ang gagawin

natigilan sa takot, hindi malaman ang gagawin

Ex: When the teacher asked him to explain the answer, he looked like a deer caught in headlights. 

Nang ipapaliwanag sa kanya ng guro ang sagot, natigilan siya sa takot.

of all the (nerve|cheek)

used to express great shock, disapproval, anger, etc., in reaction to someone's bold behavior

ang kapal ng mukha, talagang walang hiya

ang kapal ng mukha, talagang walang hiya

Ex: Of all the nerve, he asked me to pay for dinner after insulting my cooking. 

Ang kapal ng mukha, matapos niyang insultuhin ang luto ko, ako pa ang pinagbabayad niya ng hapunan.

for real
for real
[Pantawag]

used to emphasize that something is genuine, serious, or not a joke

totoo talaga, hindi biro

totoo talaga, hindi biro

Ex: Is this offer for real, or are they just trying to attract attention? 

Totoo talaga ba ang alok na ito, o gusto lang nilang makakuha ng atensyon?

holy cow
holy cow
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, amazement, or disbelief

naku po!, grabe naman!

naku po!, grabe naman!

Ex: Holy cow, that dog is bigger than my sofa. 

Naku po, mas malaki pa ang asong iyon kaysa sa sofa ko.

holy shit
holy shit
[Pantawag]

used to show that one is really shocked or amazed

putang ina, grabe

putang ina, grabe

Ex: Holy shit, did you see the size of that wave? 

Putang ina, nakita mo ba kung gaano kalaki ang alon na iyon?

holy moly
holy moly
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, shock, or amazement

naku po, grabe naman

naku po, grabe naman

Ex: Holy moly, this suitcase is heavier than it looks. 

Naku po, mas mabigat ang maletang ito kaysa sa itsura nito.

{one's} eyes [are] (out|) on stalks

used when one is looking at something with a great sense of wonder or surprise

nanlaki ang mga mata, mapatambulat ang mata

nanlaki ang mga mata, mapatambulat ang mata

Ex: When the children saw the giant cake, their eyes were on stalks. 

Nang makita ng mga bata ang napakalaking cake, nanlaki ang mga mata nila.

{one's} jaw [drop] (open|)

used when something, such as unexpected news, causes one to be greatly confused or shocked

napanganga sa gulat, natulala sa gulat

napanganga sa gulat, natulala sa gulat

Ex: When she heard the price of the apartment, her jaw dropped. 

Nang marinig niya ang presyo ng apartment, napanganga siya sa gulat.

lo and behold
lo and behold
[Pantawag]

used to express one's surprise or bafflement at something unexpected or remarkable

aba, at biglang

aba, at biglang

Ex: I opened the drawer, and lo and behold, the missing keys were there. 

Binuksan ko ang drawer, at aba, laking gulat, nandoon ang nawawalang mga susi.

good (Lord|God|Heavens)
good Lord
[Pantawag]

used to show disbelief, shock, or surprise at something that has been said or done

Diyos ko, naku po

Diyos ko, naku po

Ex: Good Lord, who left the front door wide open? 

Diyos ko, sino ang nag-iwang bukas na bukas ang pintuan sa harap?

good gracious
good gracious
[Pantawag]

used to express surprise, amazement, or mild exasperation

naku naman, susmaryosep

naku naman, susmaryosep

Ex: Good gracious, how did the hallway get this muddy? 

Naku naman, paano naging ganito kaputik ang pasilyo?

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