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highbrow
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pretentious
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intimidating
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dingy
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dim
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to perish
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soppy
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raucous
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obnoxious
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compelling
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riveting
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witty
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hilarious
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repugnant
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conventional
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enchanting
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evocative
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primitive
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intriguing
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to get off on the wrong foot
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to swallow
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to back the right horse
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to hit the nail on the head
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jaunty
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frenetic
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brisk
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soothing
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amble
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sluggish
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uphill battle
highbrow
pang-uri
h
h
i
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b
b
r
r
o
a
w
ʊ
(kulturang mataas)

(kulturang mataas)

mataas na antas

scholarly and highly interested in cultural or artistic matters

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The film festival attracted a highbrow audience eager for independent films.
His highbrow tastes in literature include classic novels and academic texts.

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
pretentious
pang-uri
p
p
r
r
e
i
t
t
e
ɛ
n
n
t
ʃ
iou
ə
s
s
(mapaghambog)

(mapaghambog)

mapagkunwari

attempting to appear intelligent, important, or something that one is not, so as to impress others

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
intimidating
intimidating
pang-uri
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
i
ɪ
m
m
i
ɪ
d
d
a
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
N/A

N/A

causing feelings of fear, unease, or worry in others

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
dingy
pang-uri
d
d
i
ɪ
n
n
g
ʤ
y
i
(marumi)

(marumi)

madilim

looking dark, dirty, or shabby, often because of not being taken care of or cleaned properly

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
dim
dim
pang-uri
d
d
i
ɪ
m
m
(mapanglaw)

(mapanglaw)

madilim

lacking brightness or sufficient light

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
to perish
to perish
Pandiwa
p
p
e
ɛ
r
r
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
(pumanaw)

(pumanaw)

mamatay

to lose one's life, often terribly or suddenly

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Walang Layon

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
soppy
pang-uri
s
s
o
ɑ:
pp
p
y
i
(mabango sa damdamin)

(mabango sa damdamin)

masentimental

emotional in a way that might be considered overly romantic or sentimental

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
raucous
pang-uri
r
r
au
ɔ
c
k
ou
ə
s
s
(matinis)

(matinis)

maingay

(of a sound) loud, harsh, and unpleasant to the ears

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
obnoxious
obnoxious
pang-uri
o
ɑ
b
b
n
n
o
ɑ
x
iou
ə
s
s
(masungit)

(masungit)

nakakainis

extremely unpleasant or rude

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
compelling
compelling
pang-uri
c
k
o
ə
m
m
p
p
e
ɛ
ll
l
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(kaakit-akit)

(kaakit-akit)

mapanghikayat

persuasive in a way that captures attention or convinces effectively

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
riveting
pang-uri
r
r
i
ɪ
v
v
e
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(kaakit-akit)

(kaakit-akit)

nakakabighani

holding one's attention completely due to being exciting or interesting

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
witty
pang-uri
w
w
i
ɪ
tt
t
y
i
(puno ng talas)

(puno ng talas)

mapanlikha

quick and clever with their words, often expressing humor or cleverness in a sharp and amusing way

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
hilarious
hilarious
pang-uri
h
h
i
ɪ
l
l
a
ɛ
r
r
iou
s
s
(nakakatuwa)

(nakakatuwa)

napakatawa

causing great amusement and laughter

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
repugnant
repugnant
pang-uri
r
r
e
i
p
p
u
ə
g
g
n
n
a
ə
n
n
t
t
(kasuklam-suklam)

(kasuklam-suklam)

napuwing

extremely unpleasant and disgusting

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
conventional
conventional
pang-uri
c
k
o
ə
n
n
v
v
e
ɛ
n
n
t
ʃ
io
ə
n
n
a
ə
l
l
(tradisyunal)

(tradisyunal)

karaniwang

generally accepted and followed by many people

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
enchanting
enchanting
pang-uri
e
ɛ
n
n
ch
ʧ
a
æ
n
n
t
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(naka-engganyong)

(naka-engganyong)

kaakit-akit

having a magical and charming quality that captures attention and brings joy

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
evocative
pang-uri
e
ɪ
v
v
o
ɑ
c
k
a
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(yakap-salo)

(yakap-salo)

nagpapaalala

bringing strong memories, emotions, or images to mind

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
primitive
primitive
pang-uri
p
p
r
r
i
ɪ
m
m
i
ə
t
t
i
ɪ
v
v
e
(unang yugto)

(unang yugto)

primitibo

characteristic of an early stage of human or animal evolution

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
intriguing
intriguing
pang-uri
i
ɪ
n
n
t
t
r
r
i
i
g
g
ui
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(kawili-wili)

(kawili-wili)

kamangha-mangha

arousing interest and curiosity due to being strange or mysterious

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
to [get|start] off on the wrong foot
to get off on the wrong foot
Parirala
uk flag
/ɡɛt ɔːɹ stˈɑːɹt ˈɔf ɑːnðə ɹˈɔŋ fˈʊt/
N/A

N/A

Idiom

to have an unsuccessful or unpleasant beginning in a relationship or activity

What is the origin of the idiom "get off on the wrong foot" and when to use it?

The origin of the idiom "get off on the wrong foot" is not precisely known, but it likely stems from the idea that starting a journey or any task with the wrong foot forward would make the entire experience more challenging. The phrase "wrong foot" symbolizes an incorrect or unfavorable start, suggesting that a misstep or negative beginning can set the tone for what follows. It is employed when someone wants to convey that the initial stages of an endeavor or encounter have been less than ideal, often due to misunderstandings, mistakes, or conflicts.

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
to swallow
Pandiwa
s
s
w
w
a
ɑ
ll
l
o
w
(maniwala)

(maniwala)

tanggapin

to accept something as true or valid without questioning or challenging it

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tautos

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
to back the right horse
Parirala
uk flag
/bˈæk ðə ɹˈaɪt hˈɔːɹs/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to support someone who will later bring one profit by achieving success

What is the origin of the idiom "back the right horse" and when to use it?

The idiom "back the right horse" originated in horse racing in the late 19th century. When betting on horses, it was important to support the contender most likely to win a race. Over time, the term took on a broader meaning to describe supporting or promoting the most favorable option in any situation.

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
to hit the nail on the head
Parirala
uk flag
/hˈɪt ðə nˈeɪl ɑːnðə hˈɛd/
N/A

N/A

Idiom
Informal

to say or do the exact right thing in a particular situation

What is the origin of the idiom "hit the nail on the head" and when to use it?

The idiom "hit the nail on the head" originated from carpentry, referring to literally striking a nail perfectly in one attempt on the center of its head with a hammer. This idiom emerged in the early 16th century, capturing how difficult but satisfactory it was to precisely target the small head of a nail. The expression is now used to describe getting straight to the heart of a matter, or precisely identifying and understanding an issue.

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
jaunty
pang-uri
j
ʤ
au
ɔ
n
n
t
t
y
i
(Mapagmalaki)

(Mapagmalaki)

Masigla

appearing cheerful, lively, and full of confidence

Pamilya ng Salita

high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
frenetic
pang-uri
f
f
r
r
e
ə
n
n
e
ɛ
t
t
i
ɪ
c
k
(mabilis na tila)

(mabilis na tila)

masigla

fast-paced, frantic, and filled with intense energy or activity

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
brisk
pang-uri
b
b
r
r
i
ɪ
s
s
k
k
(mabilis)

(mabilis)

masigla

quick and energetic in movement or action

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
soothing
soothing
pang-uri
s
s
oo
u
th
ð
i
ɪ
n
n
g
g
(pampakalma)

(pampakalma)

nakapapawi

providing a calming or comforting sensation that helps to relieve or lessen pain or discomfort

Pamilya ng Salita

high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
amble
Pangngalan
a
æ
m
m
b
b
ə
l
l
e
(halakhak)

(halakhak)

lakad

a leisurely, slow, unhurried walk

Pamilya ng Salita

high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
sluggish
sluggish
pang-uri
s
s
l
l
u
ə
gg
g
i
ɪ
sh
ʃ
(malumay)

(malumay)

mabagal

moving, responding, or functioning at a slow pace

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high
brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective
uphill battle
uphill battle
Pangngalan
uk flag
/ʌphˈɪl bˈæɾəl/
(matinding hamon)

(matinding hamon)

mahirap na laban

Idiom
Informal

a difficult fight or challenge that requires a lot of effort and determination

What is the origin of the idiom "uphill battle" and when to use it?

The idiom "uphill battle" is originated from the physical difficulty of climbing up a steep hill, which requires extra effort and energy. This expression is used to refer to a situation where progress or success is hard to achieve due to obstacles, resistance, or unfavorable circumstances.

Impormasyon sa Gramatika:

Tambalang Pangngalan

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brow
highbrow

highbrow

Adjective

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