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Panganib - Pag-iingat

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English idioms related to Danger
to [throw|cast|fling] caution to the [wind]

to start acting in a risky way without caring about its consequences

isawalang-bahala ang ingat, sumugal nang walang pakialam

isawalang-bahala ang ingat, sumugal nang walang pakialam

Ex: After years of saving, they threw caution to the wind and bought the old farmhouse. 

Matapos ang maraming taon ng pag-iipon, isinantabi nila ang pag-iingat at binili ang lumang farmhouse.

eagle eye
eagle eye
[Pangngalan]

an observation that is done very carefully

masusing pagbabantay, maingat na pagmamasid

masusing pagbabantay, maingat na pagmamasid

Ex: The contract needs an eagle eye before anyone signs it. 

Kailangan ng masusing pagbasa ang kontrata bago ito pirmahan ng kahit sino.

easy does it
easy does it
[Pangungusap]

used to advise someone to proceed with caution or be careful with something

dahan-dahan lang, hinay-hinay lang

dahan-dahan lang, hinay-hinay lang

Ex: Easy does it; that box is heavier than it looks. 

Dahan-dahan lang; mas mabigat ang kahong iyan kaysa sa itsura nito.

to [look] before {sb} [leap]

to consider all the possible outcomes of one's action before doing it

mag-isip muna bago kumilos, huwag padalos-dalos

mag-isip muna bago kumilos, huwag padalos-dalos

Ex: Look before you leap; quitting your job without a plan is risky. 

Mag-isip muna bago kumilos; delikado ang magbitiw sa trabaho nang walang plano.

on the lookout for {sb/sth}

constantly paying attention to a person or thing to prevent a problem, danger, etc.

magbantay sa, maging alerto sa

magbantay sa, maging alerto sa

Ex: Be on the lookout for pickpockets in the crowded market. 

Magbantay sa mga mandurukot sa masikip na palengke.

to [play] (it|) safe

to act in a careful manner to prevent any possible risks from happening

siguraduhin ang ligtas, umiwas sa peligro

siguraduhin ang ligtas, umiwas sa peligro

Ex: Let's play it safe and leave an hour early. 

Para sigurado, umalis tayo nang isang oras nang mas maaga.

to [keep|have] (all|) {one's} wits about {sb}

to be prepared to handle things properly in case of danger or unpleasant events

panatilihing kalmado ang isip, maging alerto

panatilihing kalmado ang isip, maging alerto

Ex: You need to keep your wits about you if the road gets icy. 

Kailangan mong manatiling kalmado at alerto kung maging madulas sa yelo ang kalsada.

to [walk|be] on eggshells

to be extra cautious about how one behaves or talks to avoid making someone offended or upset

sobrang mag-ingat sa kilos at salita, mag-ingat sa bawat salita

sobrang mag-ingat sa kilos at salita, mag-ingat sa bawat salita

Ex: Since the new manager arrived, everyone has been walking on eggshells around him. 

Simula nang dumating ang bagong manager, sobrang ingat na ang lahat sa kilos at salita sa paligid niya.

to [keep] an eye on {sb/sth}

to closely watch a person or thing, particularly in order to make sure they are safe

bantayan nang mabuti, pagtuunan ng pansin

bantayan nang mabuti, pagtuunan ng pansin

Ex: Can you keep an eye on the kids while I make dinner? 

Puwede mo bang bantayan ang mga bata habang naghahanda ako ng hapunan?

to [keep] {sb} on {one's} toes

to make a person be constantly worried about or ready for any possible danger or threat

panatilihing alerto ang isang tao, laging gawing alisto

panatilihing alerto ang isang tao, laging gawing alisto

Ex: The constant security alerts kept everyone on their toes. 

Dahil sa sunod-sunod na security alert, laging alerto ang lahat.

to [tiptoe] around  {sth}

to decide not to deal with a problem directly out of the fear that it may make things worse

iwasang harapin ang isyu, paliguy-ligoy sa usapan

iwasang harapin ang isyu, paliguy-ligoy sa usapan

Ex: The committee kept tiptoeing around the budget problem instead of fixing it. 

Imbes na ayusin ang problema sa budget, iniwasan lang ito ng komite.

to [tiptoe] around {sb}

to pay close attention to how to talk to someone or behave toward them because they can become offended or upset easily

mag-ingat nang husto sa pakikitungo, pakitunguhan nang may matinding ingat

mag-ingat nang husto sa pakikitungo, pakitunguhan nang may matinding ingat

Ex: Everyone tiptoes around him because the smallest comment can set him off. 

Lahat ay maingat na maingat sa pakikitungo sa kanya dahil kahit maliit na komento puwede siyang magalit.

to [drop] {sb/sth} like a hot (potato|brick)

to stop being involved with a person or thing that might cause problems for one

bitawan agad para iwas-gulo, layuan agad dahil delikado

bitawan agad para iwas-gulo, layuan agad dahil delikado

Ex: When the scandal broke, the sponsors dropped him like a hot potato. 

Nang pumutok ang iskandalo, agad siyang binitawan ng mga sponsor.

to [kick] the tires

to closely examine or assess the condition of something, particularly a vehicle or machinery

suriin nang mabuti, subukan muna nang maigi

suriin nang mabuti, subukan muna nang maigi

Ex: Before buying the used truck, we kicked the tires and checked the engine. 

Bago namin bilhin ang secondhand na trak, sinuri muna namin ito nang mabuti at chineck ang makina.

to [hedge] {one's} bets

to support both sides in a competition or conflict in order to protect oneself against loss

kumampi sa magkabilang panig, sumeguro sa dalawang panig

kumampi sa magkabilang panig, sumeguro sa dalawang panig

Ex: He hedged his bets by donating to both candidates. 

Para makasiguro, nagbigay siya ng donasyon sa parehong kandidato.

red flag
red flag
[Pangngalan]

a warning sign that something may be wrong

Ex: The missing contact information was a red flag. 
to [watch] {one's} step

to behave carefully in order to avoid trouble, criticism, or danger

Ex: He had to watch his step after angering the manager. 
on high alert
on high alert
[Parirala]

extremely watchful and ready for danger or trouble

Ex: The guards were on high alert after the warning. 
to [let] {one's} guard down

to stop being careful, alert, or protective

Ex: He let his guard down after the meeting seemed friendly. 
on notice
on notice
[Parirala]

used to indicate that someone has been warned or informed about something

nabigyan ng babala, napaalam nang maaga

nabigyan ng babala, napaalam nang maaga

Ex: The tenants are on notice that rent will increase next month. 

Napag-abisan na ang mga nangungupahan na tataas ang upa sa susunod na buwan.

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