Katotohanan, Paglilihim, at Pandaraya - Pretense

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in name (only|alone) [Parirala]

used for saying that a person, thing, situation etc. is not actually like what their description, label, or title suggests

Ex: The committee had a diverse membership in name only , with token representation but little meaningful inclusion or participation .

to [keep] up appearances [Parirala]

to act and behave as if everything is fine so that others do not find out about one's problems

Ex: The couple 's troubled marriage was hidden from friends and family as they tried to keep up appearances of a perfect relationship .

lip service [Pangngalan]

pakitang-tao

Ex: The organization 's mission statement included lofty ideals , but it was mostly lip service as their practices contradicted their stated values .

Ang mission statement ng organisasyon ay may kasamang matataas na ideal, ngunit ito ay karamihan ay pakitang-tao lamang dahil ang kanilang mga gawi ay sumalungat sa kanilang mga sinasabing halaga.

to [put] {one's} money where {one's} [mouth] [is] [Parirala]

to take action that proves one's sincerity or commitment to what one has said by investing or spending money on it

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wolf in (sheep's|lamb's) clothing [Parirala]

an evil person who seems nice and friendly

Ex: The politician 's promises of change were a wolf in sheep 's clothing , as their actions revealed a continuation of corrupt practices .

to [play] dead [Parirala]

to fake death by lying on the ground without moving

Ex: When the teacher asked for volunteers , none of the students wanted to participate , so they all played dead by avoiding eye contact .

to [put] on a brave (face|front) [Parirala]

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

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to [play] it cool [Parirala]

to act calmly in order to hide one's anger, enthusiasm, fear, etc. from others

Ex: She had a crush on him , but she played it cool and acted nonchalant whenever they were together .

to [cry] wolf [Parirala]

to have a bad reputation of calling for help when one does not really need any, and so making oneself untrustworthy

Ex: The company 's repeated warnings about potential layoffs without following through caused employees to become desensitized , viewing each announcement as crying wolf .

crocodile tears [Pangngalan]

luha ng buwaya

Ex: The manager shed crocodile tears after firing the employee , pretending to feel sorry while having planned the termination for months .

Nagpanggap ang manager na nagluha ng luha ng buwaya matapos tanggalin ang empleyado, kunwari'y nagsisisi habang inplano ang pagtatanggal nang ilang buwan.

butter would not melt in {one's} mouth [Pangungusap]

used for saying that a person only appears to be nice or innocent, but they are not like that in reality

Ex: She presented herself as the perfect student , as if butter would not melt in her mouth , but she was actually the mastermind behind the cheating scandal .

to [put] on an act [Parirala]

to talk or behave in a way that is fake

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accidentally on purpose [Parirala]

used to refer to when someone does something intentionally, but pretends as if it was an accident

Ex: Mary strategically left her notebook behind accidentally on purpose to make her coworker finds it and sees her contact information .

stool pigeon [Pangngalan]

tiktik

Ex: The journalist relied on a " stool pigeon " to expose the corrupt practices of the politician .

Umaasa ang mamamahayag sa isang tuta para ilantad ang mga katiwalian ng politiko.

to [play] possum [Parirala]

to pretend as if one is asleep or dead so that others will not bother or attack one

Ex: Suspecting danger , the rabbit played possum by freezing in place , hoping the predator would lose interest and move on .

paper tiger [Pangngalan]

papel tigre

Ex: The aggressive dog barked loudly but was ultimately a " paper tiger " when faced with a calm and assertive owner .

Ang agresibong aso ay malakas na tumahol ngunit sa huli ay isang paper tiger nang harapin ang isang kalmado at determinado na may-ari.

[whistle] in the dark [Parirala]

to act as if one is not afraid or worried

Ex: The CEO , aware of the company 's financial challenges , chose to " whistle in the dark " during the shareholders ' meeting , emphasizing future growth prospects to instill confidence .

to [turn] on the waterworks [Parirala]

to begin crying just to get others to sympathize with one or do what one asks of them

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champagne taste on a beer budget [Pangungusap]

used when someone likes to have things so expensive they cannot possibly afford

Ex: The couple had champagne taste on a beer budget , constantly longing for lavish vacations and extravagant experiences they could n't afford .

to [strike] an attitude of {sth} [Parirala]

to purposefully choose to behave in a specific manner to show a specific idea or leave a specific impression

Ex: The CEO entered the boardroom , striking an attitude of authority and command , instantly capturing the attention of everyone present .

Katotohanan, Paglilihim, at Pandaraya
Deception	Lihim	Pag-iingat ng mga Lihim	Pagsisinungaling & Pagmamalabis
Halata	Pretense	Pagbubunyag ng mga Lihim	Lalim at Ibabaw
Tiwala & Katapatan	Katapatan	Pagsipsip & Paghahambog