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Kahirapan - Nagdudulot ng Kahirapan

Masterin ang mga English idioms na may kaugnayan sa pagdudulot ng mga paghihirap, tulad ng 'ang malamig na hangin ng' at 'isang sakit sa leeg'.

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a pain in the ass

a person or thing that causes persistent annoyance, trouble, or inconvenience

sakit sa ulo, perhuwisyo

sakit sa ulo, perhuwisyo

Ex: This printer is a pain in the ass; it jams every time I need it. 

Sakit sa ulo ang printer na ito; nagja-jam tuwing kailangan ko.

a victim of {one's} own success

a situation in which an individual or organization faces negative consequences or difficulties as a result of their own achievements or accomplishments

biktima ng sariling tagumpay, tagumpay na naging problema

biktima ng sariling tagumpay, tagumpay na naging problema

Ex: The restaurant became a victim of its own success; the kitchen could not keep up with the crowds. 

Naging biktima ng sariling tagumpay ang restaurant; hindi na nakasabay ang kusina sa dami ng tao.

a pain in the neck

a person or thing that is very annoying or troublesome

sakit sa ulo, perhuwisyo

sakit sa ulo, perhuwisyo

Ex: This new password system is a pain in the neck. 

Sakit sa ulo ang bagong password system na ito.

to [be|go|get] beyond a joke

to start becoming a source of trouble or worry

hindi na nakakatuwa, sumosobra na

hindi na nakakatuwa, sumosobra na

Ex: These delays are getting beyond a joke; we are losing customers now. 

Hindi na nakakatuwa ang mga delay na ito; nawawalan na tayo ng customers.

to [get] in the way of {sb/sth}

to not let someone do something or to prevent something from getting done by causing problems

humadlang sa, maging sagabal sa

humadlang sa, maging sagabal sa

Ex: Do not let pride get in the way of apologizing. 

Huwag mong hayaang humadlang ang pride sa paghingi mo ng tawad.

long haul
long haul
[Pangngalan]

a task that needs a great amount of time and effort to finish

mahabang proseso, matagal at mabigat na trabaho

mahabang proseso, matagal at mabigat na trabaho

Ex: Restoring the old house will be a long haul, but it will be worth it. 

Mahabang proseso ang pagpapaayos ng lumang bahay, pero sulit iyon.

stumbling block
stumbling block
[Pangngalan]

something that prevents the progress or occurrence of something

hadlang, sagabal

hadlang, sagabal

Ex: Lack of funding was the biggest stumbling block for the project. 

Kakulangan sa pondo ang pinakamalaking hadlang sa proyekto.

to [take] a lot out of {sb}

to exhaust one mentally or physically in order to be done or achieved

ubusin ang lakas ng isang tao, pagurin nang husto ang isang tao

ubusin ang lakas ng isang tao, pagurin nang husto ang isang tao

Ex: Caring for the twins all week took a lot out of her. 

Naubos ang lakas niya sa pag-aalaga sa kambal buong linggo.

a monkey on {one's} back

a problem that is in no way easy to solve or get rid of

mabigat na problema, problemang hindi matanggal-tanggal

mabigat na problema, problemang hindi matanggal-tanggal

Ex: That unpaid loan has been a monkey on his back for years. 

Matagal nang mabigat na problema sa kanya ang hindi nabayarang utang na iyon.

like kicking (dead|) whales down the beach

used to refer to a task or activity that is completely pointless and illogical

ganap na walang saysay, sayang lang sa oras

ganap na walang saysay, sayang lang sa oras

Ex: Rewriting the report in three formats no one will read is like kicking dead whales down the beach. 

Ang muling pagsulat ng report sa tatlong format na walang magbabasa ay ganap na walang saysay.

to [get] {one's} hands dirty

to engage in manual work, particularly one that is exhausting or of high difficulty

sumabak sa mabigat na trabaho, magbanat ng buto

sumabak sa mabigat na trabaho, magbanat ng buto

Ex: The manager finally got his hands dirty and helped unload the boxes. 

Sa wakas, sumabak ang manager sa mabigat na trabaho at tumulong magbaba ng mga kahon.

thorn in {one's} (side|flesh)

a person or thing that is problematic and hard to deal with

permanenteng sakit sa ulo, paulit-ulit na problema

permanenteng sakit sa ulo, paulit-ulit na problema

Ex: The outdated software has been a thorn in our side for years. 

Matagal nang permanenteng sakit sa ulo namin ang lumang software.

the chill wind of {sth}

a collection of problems that are caused by something

mabibigat na epekto, masasamang bunga

mabibigat na epekto, masasamang bunga

Ex: The company is already feeling the chill wind of recession, with orders falling every week. 

Ramdam na ng kumpanya ang mabibigat na epekto ng recession, dahil linggo-linggong bumababa ang mga order.

milestone around {one's} neck

an inescapable problem or responsibility that proves too much for one to bear

pasaning hindi na kaya, bigat na hindi matanggal

pasaning hindi na kaya, bigat na hindi matanggal

Ex: The failing branch became a millstone around his neck. 

Naging pasaning hindi na kaya para sa kanya ang palpak na branch.

the (last|final) straw
the last straw
[Parirala]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

huling patak, sagad na

huling patak, sagad na

Ex: The late payment was the last straw for the supplier. 

Ang huling bayad ang huling patak para sa supplier.

tar baby
tar baby
[Pangngalan]

a problem that becomes more difficult to deal with the more one tries to solve it

bitag na problema, gusot na lalo pang gumugulo

bitag na problema, gusot na lalo pang gumugulo

Ex: The contract dispute became a tar baby once the lawyers got involved. 

Nang pumasok ang mga abogado, naging bitag na problema ang gusot sa kontrata.

the straw that [break] the (camel's|donkey's) back

one of several difficulties happening after one another that finally makes it intolerable for someone to continue something

huling patak, sagad na

huling patak, sagad na

Ex: The missed paycheck was the straw that broke the camel's back. 

Ang hindi nabayarang suweldo ang huling patak.

to [be] drown (in|with) {sth}

to be overwhelmed or completely absorbed by a specific thing, experience, or emotion

malunod sa isang bagay, matabunan ng isang bagay

malunod sa isang bagay, matabunan ng isang bagay

Ex: I'm drowned in paperwork this week. 

Nalulunod ako sa mga papeles ngayong linggo.

out of reach
out of reach
[pang-uri]

too expensive, difficult, or impossible to get

Ex: The house was out of reach for most buyers. 
to [come] back to bite {sb/sth}

to cause problems later because of an earlier decision or mistake

Ex: That careless email came back to bite him. 
to [sink] the ship

to cause a whole project, company, or plan to fail

Ex: One bad decision could sink the ship. 
to [throw] {sb} for a loop

to surprise or confuse someone badly

Ex: The sudden schedule change threw everyone for a loop. 
to [move] the goalposts

to change the rules or expectations after something has already started

Ex: The debate became frustrating when the opposing side moved the goalposts repeatedly. 
strings attached

hidden conditions, obligations, or disadvantages connected to an offer, agreement, or gift

Ex: The loan had too many strings attached, so she decided not to take it. 
to [throw] {sb} off {one's} game

to make someone lose focus, confidence, or rhythm

Ex: The early mistake threw him off his game. 
to [rear] {one's} ugly head

to appear again, especially when something unpleasant returns

Ex: Doubt reared its ugly head before the final round. 
to [knock] {sb} off course

to make someone or something lose progress, focus, or direction

Ex: The injury knocked him off course for several months. 
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