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Aklat Face2face - Itaas na Intermediate - Yunit 12 - 12C

Dito mo makikita ang bokabularyo mula sa Unit 12 - 12C sa Face2Face Upper-Intermediate coursebook, tulad ng "pagkain para sa pag-iisip", "kurot", "basagin ang yelo", atbp.

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Face2face - Upper-intermediate
pinch
pinch
[Pangngalan]

a slight amount of something one can hold between the index finger and thumb

isang kurot

isang kurot

Ex: Add a pinch of salt to enhance the flavor of the dish. 
piece of cake
piece of cake
[Parirala]

anything that is very easy to achieve or do

napakadaling gawin, walang kahirap-hirap

napakadaling gawin, walang kahirap-hirap

Ex: The exam was a piece of cake for anyone who studied. 
to [recharge] {one's} batteries

to relax and take a rest in order to recover one's lost energy

mag-recharge ng lakas, bumawi ng lakas

mag-recharge ng lakas, bumawi ng lakas

Ex: Right now, I am recharging my batteries with a cup of tea and a good book. 
in the middle of nowhere

in a place that is far away from cities, towns, or anywhere that is occupied by people

sa napakalayong lugar, malayo sa kabihasnan

sa napakalayong lugar, malayo sa kabihasnan

Ex: The cabin was tucked away in the middle of nowhere, surrounded by dense forests and miles of untouched nature. 
a far cry from {sth}

a significant difference between two things, often in a disappointing or unfavorable way

malayong-malayo sa isang bagay, ibang-iba sa inaasahan

malayong-malayo sa isang bagay, ibang-iba sa inaasahan

Ex: The dilapidated house they purchased was a far cry from the beautiful, renovated home they had envisioned. 
to [break] the ice

to make two or more strangers get comfortable with each other and engage in a conversation

basagin ang hiya, paluwagin ang usapan

basagin ang hiya, paluwagin ang usapan

Ex: He told a lighthearted joke to break the ice at the beginning of the meeting. 
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: The security guard was instructed to keep an eye on the surveillance cameras to ensure the safety of the premises. 
to [sleep] like a log

to sleep very deeply

mahimbing na matulog, tulog na tulog

mahimbing na matulog, tulog na tulog

Ex: After the long hike, I slept like a log, not waking up until morning. 
out of the blue
out of the blue
[Parirala]

suddenly and unexpectedly

Ex: The invitation to the party came out of the blue, and I couldn't believe my luck. 
to [pull] {one's} leg

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

niloloko lang, binibiro lang

niloloko lang, binibiro lang

Ex: Relax, I was only pulling your leg. 
to [make] {one's} day

to make someone's ordinary or dull day more enjoyable or memorable

pasayahin ang araw ng iba, gumanda ang araw dahil dito

pasayahin ang araw ng iba, gumanda ang araw dahil dito

Ex: Your message really made my day. 
food for thought

something that is worth thinking about or considering deeply

bagay na dapat pag-isipan, mapag-iisipan

bagay na dapat pag-isipan, mapag-iisipan

Ex: The thought-provoking article provided plenty of food for thought, prompting readers to reconsider their perspectives. 
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